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Practical, specific resources for New York employers, covering all layers of payroll tax, compliance requirements, and state-specific mandates.
Pacific Data Services files 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for New York businesses and all 50 states: accurate, on time, fully managed. Get a quote today.
Complete 2026 ACA employer mandate guide for New York businesses: ALE thresholds, penalty amounts, affordability rules, and Form 1095-C filing deadlines.
An honest comparison of Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex, and ADP for New York small businesses: real strengths, weaknesses, and who each fits best.
Ten costly payroll mistakes small businesses in New York make — misclassifying workers, missed deposits, bad overtime math — and how to fix each one.
How to use EFTPS for federal payroll tax deposits: enrollment steps, monthly vs. semi-weekly schedules, payment deadlines, and penalties for late deposits.
Seven employee handbook payroll policy gaps that create wage claim exposure for New York employers, with sample language for pay, overtime, and PTO.
Learn the federal 20-day new hire reporting deadline, what to report, how to file it, and the penalties New York employers face for missing the deadline.
Complete breakdown of federal payroll taxes for 2026: FICA (Social Security, Medicare), FUTA, and income tax withholding, with exact rates and wage bases.
Plain-English FLSA guide for employers: coverage rules, $7.25 minimum wage, 40-hour overtime, exemption tests, child labor limits, and recordkeeping rules.
A plain-English guide to IRS Form 941: who must file, what gets reported, 2026 tax rates, quarterly deadlines, how to calculate what you owe, and penalties.
A complete step-by-step checklist for setting up payroll as a new New York employer: EIN, state registration, withholding, employee forms, and first payroll.
Federal FLSA overtime rules for 2026: the 1.5x rate, workweek definition, exempt salary threshold, and common overtime mistakes New York employers make.
A quarter-by-quarter, year-end, new-hire, and termination payroll compliance checklist for New York employers: every federal deadline, with exact dates.
Complete payroll recordkeeping guide for New York employers — FLSA, IRS, and typical state retention periods for pay records, time cards, W-2s, and I-9s.
How federal payroll tax deposit schedules work in 2026: the lookback period, monthly vs. semi-weekly rules, the $100,000 next-day rule, and EFTPS penalties.
The One Big Beautiful Bill adds federal deductions for tips (up to $25,000) and overtime pay (up to $12,500). What New York employers must know for 2026.
Understand federal IRS rules for classifying W-2 employees vs. 1099 contractors in New York, covering misclassification penalties and when each applies.
Step-by-step guide to registering as a new employer in New York — DOL unemployment insurance account, SDI and PFL private carrier setup, and MCTMT registration for NYC metro employers.
A step-by-step walkthrough for New York employers: EIN, state tax registrations, SUI, pay frequency rules, deposits, and year-end W-2 filing.
Guide to the New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) — 0.34% payroll tax for employers with $312,500+ quarterly payroll in NYC metro counties including NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam.
New York minimum wage rates for 2026 — NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties at $16.50/hr, rest of state at $15.00/hr. Annual CPI increases, no tip credit below minimum, and salary exempt thresholds.
Every account a new employer needs to open in New York: EIN, state withholding, SUI, workers' comp, and DBL/PFL — with official links and order of operations.
Complete New York payroll compliance guide for 2026 — PIT withholding, SUI rates, PFL 0.388%, SDI, NYC minimum wage $16.50, MCTMT, and compliance calendar for NY employers.
Complete guide to New York payroll taxes for employers in 2026 — state income tax withholding, SUI, SDI, PFL, and MCTMT rates, wage bases, DOL filing schedules, and penalties.
Guide to New York Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance for employers in 2026 — PFL rate approximately 0.388% of wages, 12 weeks at 67% of statewide average weekly wage, SDI up to $0.60/week, private carrier requirements.
New York unemployment insurance rates for employers in 2026 — new employer rate 4.1%, construction 5.5%, wage base approximately $12,500, experience rating system, and the NY UI trust fund.
Official New York payroll agency directory for employers: tax registration, unemployment insurance, new-hire reporting, and wage-and-hour contacts in one place.
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or professional advice. Employment laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements change frequently. The information on this page reflects our understanding as of the date noted above and may not reflect recent changes in federal or state law. Do not act or refrain from acting based solely on the information in this article. Always consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or HR professional familiar with your state's laws before making payroll or compliance decisions for your business.