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State Agencies and State Laws You Need to Know About

This page describes state agencies that may regulate your business, license your business or its operations, or tax your business.

State Taxes Businesses Must Pay

Businesses must pay taxes in the state or states where they do business. State taxes include income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, and employment taxes.

Family Medical Leave Laws in U.S. States

States which have laws regarding family medical leave laws and how they differ from U.S. federal FMLA law.

Section 179 Depreciation for U.S. States

Lists U.S. states which have different Section 179 deductions than those of the federal government.

Foreclosure Laws by State - Common State Foreclosure Terms

Information on state foreclosure laws including common terms.

State Agencies You Need to Know About

Here are some state agencies you need to know about.

Finding the Laws in Your State

Here is a great resource for state laws, by subject.

Your State's "Secretary of State" Website - A Wealth of Information

The website of your state's secretary of state has a lot of information you can use for your business.

Find State Tax Information on Your State's Department of Revenue Site

Find information on taxes in your state by using this listing of state departments of revenue

State Minimum Wage Laws

Employers need to know the minimum wage laws in their state or states. Here is a resource to provide this information for each state.

U.S. State Offices of Economic Development

Each U.S. state has an office of economic development. Here is more information on what you will find at the website of this office for your state.

How to Find State Sales Tax Rates

State sales tax rates

State Employment Laws: A List of Laws You Should Know

Here is a list of state employment laws that can affect your business.

My Business Operates in Several States. Do I Have to Pay Taxe…

If you do business in more than one state, you may have to pay income taxes and sales taxes in each of those states. Learn about income tax nexus, about domestic and foreign companies, and about sales tax nexus.

What are State Requirements for New Hires?

State requirements for new hires.

What State Payroll Taxes Do I Need to Know About?

State payroll taxes that you need to know about, including state income tax withholding, state unemployment taxes, state worker's compensation, and state disability taxes.

How Do I Amend My Company's Articles of Incorporation?

The process required to amend articles of incorporation, beginning with board approval, then approval of shareholders and notification of state secretary of state.

How Do I Deal with Unclaimed Property, including Unclaimed Paychecks?

How to treat unclaimed property, including unclaimed paychecks, for accounting purposes, and how to comply with state laws that require businesses to turn over unclaimed property or unclaimed paychecks to the state.

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