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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. Two options to electronically file payroll tax returns The first option for employers is to self-file by purchasing IRS-approved software that meets their specific needs. This includes the Oct.

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Worst States For Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Investing can help you increase your net worth, but capital gains taxes could slow your progress. And the federal capital gains tax isn’t the only thing to worry about. We did not compare state tax rates for investors with lower incomes. on income exceeding $1 million.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. One bill is proposing to put PFMLI on the ballot ( House Bill 1994 ).

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Employer Payroll Tax Obligations When Employees Work Out-Of-State

Anders CPA

This changing employment landscape requires employers to reassess their payroll tax withholding processes to ensure you are withholding the proper amount of state, local and unemployment taxes from your employees’ wages. Below we dive into the state and unemployment tax responsibilities employers need to know.

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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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One crucial factor to consider when selecting your business location is the tax environment. Business taxes can significantly impact your bottom line and overall profitability. The importance of business taxes As an entrepreneur, you face countless decisions when starting a business.

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Treasury’s On-Demand Pay Proposal Shows IRS’s Concern with Constructive Receipt, Says Tax Services Director

ThomsonReuters

A tax services director in Washington D.C. says that the Treasury Department’s proposal to clarify the tax treatment of on-demand pay arrangements makes it “clear” that the IRS is concerned with the constructive receipt issue of this trending employee benefit.

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

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Incorporating at the End of the Year The primary advantage of incorporating before the end of the year is your clients can then take advantage of the tax benefits owning a corporation offers, including writing off the costs of incorporating on this year’s taxes.