This 17th century Spanish painter is best known for his portraits of members of the court of the Spanish king. This 19th century Dutch painter was a troubled genius who cut off his own ear in a fit of depression and eventually committed suicide. Starry Night and Sunflowers are two of his best-known paintings.
As an employer, there are a number of federal taxes you need to pay that relate to your employees. As an employer, you not only have to report the taxable income of your business, but there are a number of other federal taxes you need to pay that relate to your employees. This includes federal income tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare and unemployment taxes.
The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), with state unemployment systems, provides for payments of unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs. Most employers pay both a Federal and a state unemployment tax. A list of state unemployment tax agencies, including addresses and phone numbers, is available in Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide. Only the employer pays FUTA tax; it is not deducted from the employee's wages. For more information, refer to the Instructions for Form 940 (PDF).