The Big Idea Host Elizabeth Gore welcomes H&R Block Small Business Director John Towle to break down payroll taxes for business owners. Towle explains the three main federal payroll tax buckets, who ...

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax or financial advice.  Staying ...

Lots of wage earners only file tax returns once a year. But small business owners, including the self-employed, have additional taxes to worry about–and possibly year round. While many wage earners ...

For most people, the Social Security payroll tax is just a 6.2% deduction on their paycheck. Few know where the money goes, how it's calculated, or why rules differ based on income, job type, or ...

The Social Security payroll tax includes a 6.2% tax paid by both employees and employers. Workers will pay Social Security payroll taxes on up to $184,500 in earnings in 2026. Individuals who have ...

In fiscal year 2025, the federal government spent $7.0 trillion on the services it provides, such as national defense, health ...

“Payroll taxes are considered trust fund taxes, which means the IRS treats late or missing payments extremely seriously,” said a spokesperson for Clear Start Tax. “Employers who fall behind can face ...