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IRS Launches New Webpage with FAQs on ERTC Voluntary Disclosure Program

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS just put up a new webpage and released FAQs having to do with the recently announced Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Voluntary Disclosure Program. ERTC Voluntary Disclosure Program On December 21, 2023, the IRS announced a new Voluntary Disclosure Program for businesses who claimed the ERC erroneously. The program is part of the IRS’ continuing efforts to combat questionable ERTC claims.

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Happy New Year!

Going Concern

We almost used a “woman in a photobooth wearing 2024 glasses next to a guy with a mustache on a stick” image for this post but realized prior to publication that was too millennial even for us. Happy New Year and congratulations to everyone who finished their CPE or got married just under the wire. Bonus points if you managed both. We’ll be doing some predictions for the year ahead soon but before we do, here are our wishes for you as we trudge into another year.

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IRS Continues Dissuading Questionable ERTC Claims

RogerRossmeisl

As reported via IR-2023-230 on 12/6/2023 As part of continuing efforts to combat dubious Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service is sending an initial round of more than 20,000 letters to taxpayers notifying them of disallowed ERTC claims. IRS is disallowing claims to entities that: did not exist, or did not have paid employees during the period of eligibility to prevent improper ERTC payments from being made to ineligible entities.

CPA 258
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The Future of Advising Your Clients Could Be ERP

Insightful Accountant

Murph says, "Size doesn't matter", big or small, for some clients a simple accounting platform works, for many others, it takes much more, it takes an ERP.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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2024 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

RogerRossmeisl

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines. January 16 (The usual deadline of January 15 is a federal holiday) Pay the final installment of 2023 estimated tax.

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Art of Accounting: Resolutions for the new year — pick 3

Accounting Today

Working on any one of them will make life easier and better at your firm.

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ServiceM8 @ QuickBooks Connect 2023

Insightful Accountant

User-friendly and powerful, ServiceM8 enables on-site job administration, allowing you to manage your business from anywhere.

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Don’t Overlook Taxes When Contemplating a Move to Another State

RogerRossmeisl

When you retire, you may think about moving to another state — perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be closer to family members. Don’t forget to factor state and local taxes into the equation. Establishing residency for state tax purposes may be more complex than you think. Pinpoint all applicable taxes It may seem like a smart idea to simply move to a state with no personal income tax.

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2024 Payroll Tax and Withholdings Update

Anders CPA

In 2024, there are several updates to various payroll tax withholding limits, including Social Security tax and 401(k) elective deferrals. For employees, minimum wage is increasing in Missouri and Illinois. Below we highlight any payroll tax and withholding updates or consistencies for 2024 that employers and employees should be aware of. Social Security Tax Withholding For 2024, the Social Security tax wage base for employees will increase to $168,600.

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Fraud Prevention Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Fraud occurs in companies of every size. But small businesses, especially new ones, have special risks because they generally can’t invest in expensive fraud-prevention programs. Thankfully, there are simple yet effective strategies that can reduce the likelihood of fraud, however small or new your company is. Understand the risk Fraud schemes can involve employees (occupational fraud) or third parties (including vendors, customers and cybercriminals).

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements May (or May Not) Be Taxed

RogerRossmeisl

Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. Some of this money is taxed by the federal government, and perhaps by state governments. Hopefully, you’ll never need to know how payments for personal injuries are taxed.

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The Standard Business Mileage Rate Goes Up Slightly in 2024

RogerRossmeisl

The optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5 cents per mile in 2024. The IRS recently announced that the cents-per-mile rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be 67 cents (up from 65.5 cents for 2023). The increased tax deduction partly reflects the price of gasoline, which is about the same as it was a year ago.

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Rebuttal Reports May Bridge the Gap Between Conflicting Business Valuation Conclusions

RogerRossmeisl

It’s common for business valuation professionals to disagree about the valuation of a private interest — even when both are objective and apply sound valuation techniques. But sometimes opposing experts hired in a case are worlds apart in their opinions. How do you bridge the gap? A rebuttal expert can help. Resolving disputes Rebuttal reports can be useful in a variety of situations.

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