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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. In other words, you can’t make this election retroactively.

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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

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. Will other states, like California, implement similar initiatives involving payroll tax deductions? of your adjusted gross income.

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How SUI and State Income Taxes Affect Small Businesses

CPA Practice

Small businesses face many challenges in 2023, including hiring and retaining skilled employees. In addition, for clients with multiple locations across the country, they’ll need to understand the numerous additional tax responsibilities. Some states require employers to pay additional payroll taxes. What is SIT Tax?

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

CPA Practice

Filing these documents timely prevents late-filing penalties for employers, helps employees file their income tax returns and prevents tax fraud. Employers must also provide copies B, C and 2 of Form W-2 to their employees by January 31, 2023. and their payroll tax returns (Forms 941, 943, 944, etc.)

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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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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

CPA Practice

However, this isn’t the first time lawmakers have introduced legislation to end income tax on Social Security benefits. As Kiplinger reported, the Social Security tax wage base jumped 5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The Social Security payroll tax wage base was $160,200 last year. Here’s what you need to know.

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