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Nearly Half of All Americans Pay No Income Taxes

Nearly Half of All Americans Pay No Income Taxes

TaxTV Staff February 21, 2012 0

In a February 8, 2012 report by the Heritage Foundation, it was found that nearly half of all Americans pay no income taxes. The 2012 Index of Dependence on Government by William Beach and

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A Clear Resolution Has Yet to Emerge in Payroll Tax Debate

A Clear Resolution Has Yet to Emerge in Payroll Tax Debate

TaxTV Staff February 8, 2012 0

In three short weeks, many taxpayers will begin to take home less if Congress cannot come to an agreement on whether to extend the 2% payroll tax holiday.  The 2% reduction is applied to

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Tip Income

Tip Income

TaxTV Staff January 24, 2012 0

Top 3 Takeaways 1: Tips are Subject to Income Tax Tips are generally considered as wages and subject to tax.  Employers are required to withhold federal income taxes, pay Social Security taxes and pay

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Calculating Payroll Tax

Calculating Payroll Tax

TaxTV Staff December 18, 2011 0

Top Takeaways 1: Payroll Taxes Responsibilities on Employee Side Employees pay Social Security, Medicare, Federal withholding, State withholding, and State disability taxes in the state of California. The Social Security percentage is 6.2% of

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Paying Payroll Tax

Paying Payroll Tax

TaxTV Staff December 16, 2011 1

Top Takeaways 1: Payment requirements of Employment Taxes Varies Employees pay Social Security, Medicare, Federal withholding, State withholding, and State disability in the state of California. Employers are also responsible for paying Social Security,

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Filing Payroll Tax

Filing Payroll Tax

TaxTV Staff December 16, 2011 0

Top Takeaways 1: Quarterly Employment Tax Payments are due 4 times a year Quarterlies are required to be filed four times a year at the end of each calendar quarter. In the state of

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