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2023 in review: The year in sales tax

TaxConnex

No year’s ever dull in sales tax, and the pace has only accelerated in the five years since the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision. In 2023, familiar trends and new issues showed up across the states. As we start the new year, here’s a look back at some significant sales tax events from 2023.

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IRS Promotes E-Filing of Payroll Tax Forms

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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers that the best way to file their next quarterly payroll tax return by the Oct. 31, 2023, due date is electronically. Scan and attach Form 8453-EMP, Employment Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return , for the required signature. 31 payroll tax deadline.

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What Is Payroll Tax? A Breakdown for Business Owners

inDinero Tax Tips

What is payroll tax? Since businesses are responsible for calculating, withholding, and remitting the tax to the government, navigating this process can be an administrative challenge. In this article, we’ll explain the basics of the tax and how to do payroll yourself. How Much Is Payroll Tax?

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New Jersey Business Owner Failed to Pay $10 Million in Payroll Taxes

CPA Practice

A New Jersey business owner faces a federal prison sentence after failing to pay more than $10 million in payroll taxes. Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, pleaded guilty to willful failure to pay over payroll taxes, the U.S. In all, he defrauded the government of $10,884,373 in payroll taxes in 2017 and 2018.

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Using Your R&D Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes

Shay CPA

As you wrapped up the 2023 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. Of course, as with all things IRS, it can get complicated.

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Payroll Taxes for an Employer: How Is Payroll Tax Calculated?

Snyder

Payroll taxes can be daunting for employers to calculate and pay. With the numerous tax laws, regulations and compliance requirements, employers are required to be up-to-date on the latest regulations to ensure they’re making accurate and timely payroll tax payments. It is not intended to provide any tax advice.

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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) There’s another new tax in the state of Washington. The state’s Supreme Court recently upheld a controversial capital gains tax , which has been re-challenged in court and could be on the state’s ballot in November for potential repeal. Is long-term care insurance tax deductible?