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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

If you’re not quite sure about the differences between a 1099 and a W-2, keep reading to learn which form to send and how to fill out and file them. 1099 workers also are not generally paid through regular payroll and do not typically have taxes withheld from their checks or deposits. How to fill out a 1099 vs a W-2.

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Eight Ways to Eliminate Paper and Clutter in Your Office

Ian's Messy Desk

When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files. Personnel and payroll records.

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New guidelines for electronic W-4s you probably missed

BMT Office Administration

With that in mind, let’s dive a bit deeper into the IRS’ guidance on how to incorporate W-4s in your electronic system, and how to keep on the good side of the IRS. You can use the IRS’ PDF version and allow employees to use Adobe’s signature feature to attach their signature. This was a simple answer.

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