How does a sole proprietor go about hiring there first employee? Where do we find the right forms etc.?
Question Details: Business is in San Francisco and has never had a paid W2 employee. This new position will be a salaried managerial position based on a 30 hour work week. the business does already hire instructors as independent contractors.
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You need an empoyer id no from both the state (EDD) and federal government (IRS) You have the employee fill out a w-4 form and the comparable form for the EDD. You then need to comply with reporting requirements, the IRS and EDD will send you booklets.
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