This week’s question comes from Julian, a sole-proprietor. After being laid-off from my job, I have decided to open my own business as a sole proprietor. Where can I find due dates for tax payments and filings? Answer: Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...
This week’s question comes from Cliff, a sole proprietor. I am forming a corporation and will be converting from a sole proprietorship to a corporation. Do I need a separate EIN for my corporation? Answer: The new corporation is a distinct entity from the sole...
This week’s question comes from Lynn, a business owner. I recently hired my spouse to work in my sole proprietorship. My spouse qualifies using Form W-11, but I’m not sure if my spouse is considered my relative. Can my spouse’s wages qualify for payroll tax...
This week’s question comes from Kevin, a sole proprietor. I am forming an LLC and will be converting from a sole proprietorship to a single member LLC, but still taxed as a sole proprietor. Do I need a separate EIN for my single member LLC? Answer: As explained...
This week’s question comes from Debbie, a sole proprietor. I read that children under age 18 are not subject to federal employment taxes. My children are now in college and work part-time year-round. I know they are now subject to FICA taxes. Do FUTA taxes apply to...
This week’s question comes from Brad, a sole proprietor. My 16-year-old daughter will be out of school soon and I’d like to hire her for the summer in my sole proprietorship. Does a sole proprietor have to pay payroll taxes on children’s wages? Answer: Sole...
In TD 9356, the Internal Revenue Service made final the regulations on disregarded entities effective August 16, 2007. In order to allow taxpayers sufficient time to make the changes required by the regulations, the IRS delayed the effective date for the payroll tax...
This week’s question comes from Denise, a sole proprietor. I just hired my husband to work for me in my business. I’m a sole proprietor. Can I pay my husband through payroll? Answer: If your husband (or wife) is a bona fide employee of you in your trade or business,...
This week’s question comes from Jon, a sole proprietor: I run my business as a sole proprietorship. Can I pay myself wages and withhold taxes? Answer: Sole proprietors are considered self-employed and are not employees of the sole proprietorship. They cannot pay...
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