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US Payroll Taxes Explained (Everything You Need to Know)

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?. Today, we’re going to be deep-diving into US payroll taxes. And after helping hundreds of businesses with their accounting and taxes, we know a thing or two about it. Note that for guidance or advice specific to your business, you should consult with a tax or legal professional. – State Income Tax.

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20 Small Business Tax Deductions You Need to Know

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Many small business owners miss out on tax savings simply because they aren’t aware of what tax deductions are available. As professional accountants, we know all the small business tax deductions that can save you money, and we’re sharing them in this tax deductions checklist. . Business insurance .

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Advising clients to file Form 941-X for missed COVID-19 relief credits.

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Looking back at the last two years and the sprinter’s pace at which COVID-19 payroll tax credit relief was enacted, payroll accountants have earned a well-deserved pat on the back! But as the dust settles on those prior 2020–2021 Form 941 payroll tax returns, undoubtedly credits were missed, and mistakes were made.

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Per-Diem Rates for Post-9/30/20 Business Travel

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IRS issued Notice 2020-71 which contains the special per-diem rates for taxpayers to use, after 9/30/2020, to substantiate ordinary and necessary business travel expenses. In general, the IRS-approved per-diem maximum is the General Services Administration (GSA) per-diem rate paid by the federal government to its workers.

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Year-End Business Tax Strategy for Skagit County SMB Owners

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But the calendar waits for no business, and time is getting short to plan your moves. Year-End Business Tax Strategy for Skagit County SMB Owners “We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” – Winston Churchill.

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Revisiting California’s Worker Classification Law AB 5

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In 2019, AB 5 was signed into law with an effective date of 1/1/2020. This means that many workers previously classified as independent contractors are now employees under California law and you must withhold California income and payroll taxes, and meet California’s minimum wage and overtime requirements.

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Employee Retention Credit Expanded Under CAA 2021

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021), signed into law by President Trump on 12/27/20, includes the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (TCDTRA) which extends and expands upon the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) provided by the CARES Act. Well, that’s a mouthful!