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Using Your R&D Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes

Shay CPA

It’s the R&D credit that the IRS will let you apply toward payroll taxes. Reducing your payroll tax liability The IRS has long offered a tax credit for increasing research activities. Fortunately, post-Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, things have changed. But again, don’t worry.

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Using Your R&D Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes

Shay CPA

As you wrapped up the 2022 books for your startup, you probably did some high-level financial review and analysis. For most companies, payroll makes up a huge category in the latter. It’s the R&D credit that the IRS will let you apply toward payroll taxes. In other words, you can’t make this election retroactively.

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W2 Statements Due to Employees and SSA by Jan. 31, 2023

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Filing these documents timely prevents late-filing penalties for employers, helps employees file their income tax returns and prevents tax fraud. Use same employer identification number on all forms Employers need to make sure the employer identification number (EIN) on their wage and tax statements (Forms W-2, W-3, etc.)

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IRS Announces Tax Relief for California Taxpayers Affected by Winter Storms

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Relief provisions include: Quarterly estimated tax payments due on January 17, 2023 and April 18, 2023; Business tax returns due March 15, 2023 and April 18, 2023; Personal income tax returns due April 18, 2023; Payroll tax returns due January 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023.

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Boost Your Startup with the Revamped R&D Tax Credit: What You Need to Know

Shay CPA

Let’s dive in and examine what the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has in store for you. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has brought some significant amendments to the R&D Tax Credit, making it more accessible and beneficial for qualified small businesses (QSBs). What’s New?

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Los Angeles Tax Services – Local tax firm serving all Southern California

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There is a substantial amount of time you have to file your taxes, but the process can seem hefty. With the help of Los Angeles tax services firms, you can receive information on your tax return, the amount you owe, and various resources for tax preparation service. Los Angeles Tax Representation Services.

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Your Guide to 2022 R&D Tax Credits

Shay CPA

Per the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 , if your gross receipts are less than $5 million and you’ve been in business for fewer than five years, you can most likely claim a credit of up to $250,000 to apply toward the social security tax on your payroll. Let us crunch the numbers.

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