đ AFH Owners: Payroll Tax Best Practices to Avoid IRS Penalties! đ°đĄ
- Christina Nguyen
- Mar 13
- 1 min read

Managing payroll taxes for your Adult Family Home (AFH) isnât just about paying employeesâitâs about staying compliant and avoiding costly mistakes! đ¨
Here are 3 payroll tax best practices every AFH owner should follow:
1ď¸âŁ Classify Workers Correctly â
Employee (W-2) or Independent Contractor (1099)?
Misclassification can lead to IRS fines, back taxes, and penalties!
2ď¸âŁ Withhold & Deposit Payroll Taxes on Time âł
For W-2 employees, you must withhold federal & state income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare.
Use IRS EFTPSÂ (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) to submit taxes on schedule.
3ď¸âŁ Keep Accurate Records & File Quarterly Reports đ
Track payroll, tax filings, and employee details for at least four years in case of an audit.
File Form 941 (quarterly payroll tax return) & W-2s/W-3s annually to stay compliant.
đ Avoid IRS penalties and payroll headachesâstay compliant! Need help with payroll taxes? Letâs chat! đŠ
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