Glossary Numbers
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Form 1040: The standard Individual Income Tax Return used by taxpayers to file their annual income.
Form 1099-NEC: The specific IRS document used to report nonemployee compensation of $600 or more paid to independent contractors.
Form 1099-INT: An information return used to report interest earned or paid during the tax year.
Form 1098: A mortgage interest statement provided to homeowners to report the interest paid on their home.
Form 1098-T: A tuition statement used by educational institutions to report qualified educational expenses for tax credits.
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3 Key Areas: The three foundational pillars prioritized for early-stage business success: People, Credit Position, and Payroll.
3 Years: The period for which an employer must retain Form I-9 after an employee's date of hire.
3.4x Engagement: A statistic indicating that workers who perceive their pay as unfair are 3.4 times less likely to be fully engaged with their work.
37% Supplemental Tax: The highest rate of income tax applied to supplemental wages (like bonuses) when they exceed $1 million in a calendar year.
3-Year Credit: Under the SECURE Act, eligible small businesses can receive a tax credit for the first three years of a new retirement plan's administrative expenses.
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401(k): This is a retirement savings plan that provides a major opportunity for both employees and business owners to save for the future while receiving tax perks. In 2025, individuals can contribute up to $23,500, or $31,000 if they are age 50 or older. Additionally, a business can contribute up to 25% of an employee's salary as an employer contribution, which is tax-deductible for the business. Under the SECURE Act, small businesses with up to 50 employees can receive a tax credit for the first three years of a new plan to cover administrative expenses.
403-B: The sources specifically reference a custodial account under section
403(b)(7). This type of account is considered an exempt payee that is not subject to backup withholding if it meets the requirements of section 401(f)(2).
4 Years: The minimum length of time that payroll tax records must be stored securely to avoid compliance issues.
40 Hours: The weekly work limit under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); hours worked beyond this threshold require overtime pay for non-exempt employees.
40% Start Rate: Data showing that the number of small business starts is 40% higher on average every month than it was six years ago.
49% Turnover Risk: A metric showing that nearly half of all employees feel they must switch companies to receive a meaningful change in pay.
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Form 941: The Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return used to report federal income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax withheld from employees.
9-Digit Code: The ABA/Trans Code created by the American Bankers Association to identify financial institutions for electronic transactions.
9-Digit EIN/SSN: The unique identifier, such as the Employer Identification Number, which acts as the "Social Security Number" for a business entity.
90% Threshold: The percentage used to calculate the required annual payment to determine if a taxpayer owes an underpayment penalty.
Form 9465: An IRS document used to request an Installment Agreement when a taxpayer cannot pay their full tax debt at once.