Ten Small Cities to Start a Business in 2023
Are you starting a new business? Have you thought about where you would like to start a business? Learn more about the best small cities to start a business.
It's your last day at work. Will you be going home with your paycheck?
It’s your last day at work, whether you quit or not. You’re leaving with your last paycheck in hand, right?
Not necessarily. At the federal level, your final paycheck must be given to you by the next regular pay day. If you receive it sooner than that is completely up to the state in which you’re employed. Who initiated the termination makes a difference as well. Some states, such as Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, have no laws in place, leaving it up to the employer. Confusing? Consider some examples:
Another question that arises with final paychecks centers around vacation time: Will you be paid that amount or not? Again, it depends by state. Some states will cash out vacation or PTO, while others enact a “use it or lose it” policy. The best thing to do when faced with these inquiries is to research the procedures on the state level - and you can find each state's unique law here.
Are you starting a new business? Have you thought about where you would like to start a business? Learn more about the best small cities to start a business.
Your filing status is perhaps the most important piece of information when it comes to tax withholding. Learn which filing status applies to you.
How often should you submit a new W-4? What is your filing status? In this article, we break down some of the most common W-4 questions.