A U.S. employer may sponsor a prospective or current foreign national employee who is inside or outside the United States and who may qualify under one or more of the employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories. Generally, aliens with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; outstanding professors and researchers; professionals with advanced degree or persons with exceptional ability, can apply an employment-related visa (e.g. H1-B, J-1) which allows the employee to work for a particular employer.
If you plan to sponsor a foreign employee for a work visa, you'll need to fill out an Application for Permanent Labor Certification according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website and prepare all the necessary supporting documents. Usually, you can get help from an immigration lawyer.
An U.S. employer should pay both federal payroll tax and state payroll tax. Federal payroll tax includes 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare, and 6% Unemployment Tax (called FUTA, which applies to the first $7,000 you paid to each employee during the year). State payroll tax include State Unemployment Tax (called SUTA), which ranges differently from state to state. For example, California SUTA is 1.5%-6.2% based on difference industries and different employee number.
An U.S. employer should pay for their employees via check or direct deposit. According to each state’s payroll frequency, the employer must establish a regular payday and pay the employees with all the required withholding.
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The IRS Schedule C (Form 1040) is commonly utilized by individuals to submit their individual income tax returns, disclosing their annual income, and determining the taxable portion after accounting for tax deductions and credits. The following will talk about entities that are required to report on Schedule C, as well as the specific deductions applicable to Schedule C.
Maintaining accurate and organized records is a crucial obligation for small business proprietors, irrespective of the size of their workforce, the nature of their services, or the type of business entity. Recordkeeping involves the systematic and methodical storage of business documents. The subsequent section examines the significance of recordkeeping for small businesses and outlines the recordkeeping requirements stipulated by the IRS.
After an extensive search and evaluation process, you have identified a suitable candidate for the position. The next step in the hiring process is to extend an offer of employment to the selected candidate. At this stage, it is essential to act promptly, proactively contacting the chosen candidate, drafting an offer letter, considering a counteroffer if necessary, and conducting pre-employment checks. This is a complex process, and it is crucial to handle the offer with care.
The inquiries posed by HR during a job interview may lead to legal complications for the organization if specific protocols are not adhered to. Even seemingly benign questions have the potential to trigger a discrimination lawsuit. This article aims to provide a concise overview of the types of questions commonly asked by U.S. companies when interviewing job candidates.
