As your Israeli startup grows, you'll likely need to hire US employees. Setting up payroll correctly is essential.
What US Payroll Involves
Employee Withholding
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), state and local taxes
Employer Taxes
- Matching Social Security and Medicare, FUTA (6% on first $7,000), SUTA, workers' comp
Recommended Payroll Providers
- Gusto: Best overall. $40/month + $6/employee. Handles all taxes and benefits.
- Rippling: All-in-one HR + payroll. $8/employee/month.
- Deel or Remote: Best for managing US and Israeli employees from one platform.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Register for state taxes: Withholding, unemployment, workers' comp
- Set up payroll provider: EIN, state tax IDs, bank account
- Collect employee forms: W-4, I-9, state W-4, direct deposit
- Set pay schedule: Bi-weekly most common
- Run first payroll: Enter salary, review taxes, approve
Cost Estimate: First US Employee
| Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Salary (example) | $8,000 |
| Employer taxes (~10%) | $800 |
| Health insurance | $500-$800 |
| Payroll provider | $46 |
| Workers' comp | $50-$200 |
| Total | ~$9,400-$9,850 |
Common Mistakes
- Misclassifying employees as contractors
- Not registering in all required states
- Missing payroll tax deadlines
How Aleph Accounting Helps
Payroll provider selection, state registration, ongoing compliance, W-2/1099 prep, and accounting integration.
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Employee Withholding - Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), state and local taxes
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