Government officials monitor the number of new businesses that are launched each year. In the aftermath of the pandemic, government officials saw a large increase of businesses formed. The U.S. Census Bureau measures this by monitoring the number of businesses applying for an Employer Identification...

When someone hires household help — such as an in-home caregiver, gardener or personal chef — that individual may become an employer. With employer status comes a variety of specific tax obligations. This article explores four questions that everyone should ask before saying, “You’re hired.”...