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This document serves as a comprehensive guide for employers on federal tax responsibilities, including withholding, depositing, and reporting employment taxes for the year 1998. It outlines employer

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How to fill out Publication 15

1. Obtain a copy of Publication 15 from the IRS website or your local IRS office.
2. Review the sections that apply to your business type and payroll needs.
3. Gather necessary information such as employer identification number (EIN), business name, and address.
4. Fill out the forms, ensuring accurate reporting of employee wages and tax withholdings.
5. Calculate payroll taxes using tables and rates provided in the publication.
6. Submit the completed forms to the IRS according to the submission guidelines.

Who needs Publication 15?

1. Employers who are required to withhold and pay federal income tax, social security tax, and Medicare tax from employee wages.
2. Payroll professionals and accountants who process payroll for businesses.

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What information does publication 15A contain?

Publication 15-A classifies workers into four categories: independent contractor, common-law employee, statutory employee, and statutory nonemployee. Employers must withhold federal income taxes, pay unemployment tax, and withhold and pay Medicare and Social Security taxes on wages paid to employees.

What is publication 15b?

The IRS Publication 15-B or the Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits is a document published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides employers with guidance on how to account for additions to compensation given to employees when filing taxes.

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What is Publication 15 from the IRS?

Employers use Publication 15-T to figure the amount of federal income tax to withhold from their employees' wages.

What is the IRS Code 15?

IRC section 15 provides rules for calculation of a taxpayer's tax liability if a tax rate is changed during a taxpayer's tax year, other than on the first day of that year. The section applies to repeals of tax but not to inflation adjustments.

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What is Publication 15?

Publication 15, also known as Circular E, is a document published by the IRS that provides guidance on federal income tax withholding, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax for employers.

Who is required to file Publication 15?

Employers who pay wages to employees are required to file Publication 15 to understand their tax withholding responsibilities and report wages, tips, and other compensation.

How to fill out Publication 15?

To fill out Publication 15, employers must gather necessary payroll information, determine the amounts to withhold for federal income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax, and follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the publication.

What is the purpose of Publication 15?

The purpose of Publication 15 is to provide employers with the necessary information to correctly withhold federal taxes from their employees' wages and report these amounts to the IRS.

What information must be reported on Publication 15?

Publication 15 requires reporting information such as employee wages, tips, and other forms of compensation, along with the amounts withheld for federal income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax.