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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) A proposal to end federal tax on Social Security retirement benefits would provide relief for retirees as early as next year. That’s because, as the bill is worded, federal taxes on Social Security income would be eliminated beginning in 2025 (tax returns filed in early 2026).

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Top searched terms on Checkpoint Edge show a continued interest in the ERC

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According to our most recent analysis, some of the most searched terms within Checkpoint Edge are tax credits, Employee Retention Credit (ERC) , and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Employers who wish to claim the ERC must file amended returns for any quarter ending in 2021 no later than April 15, 2025.

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Tax planning strategies to start the new year with

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Jump to: Utilize short-term staffing solutions Incorporate AI and automation into your workflow Become a strategic advisor As accounting firms usher in 2024, it’s important to take a fresh look at the business landscape — both its challenges and its opportunities — to best prepare for the year ahead.

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Significant Amended Return Backlog Remains As IRS Issues Revised Form 941-X and Instructions

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A recent Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) report shows that although 95% of the total deferred Social Security tax has been paid, some 384,314 employers still owe the IRS approximately $6 billion in this payroll tax and will be subject to collection actions.

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Year-end tax planning strategies: Provide your clients with expert guidance

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Jump to: Set engagements and expectations for next year Address economic pressures that are top of mind Advise on tax planning topics As the year comes to a close, most accounting firms are guiding clients through the complexities of year-end tax planning. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Employee retention credits.

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Do You Need Help With 174?

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Form 3115 is not required for the change in method of accounting related to Section 174 R&E expenditures if the change was made in the taxpayers’ first taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021.

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What We’re ERC’ing With the Employee Retention Credit

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It is a refundable payroll tax credit that applies to certain wages paid to employees starting March 13, 2020. One such promise is the offer to provide audit “support,” which is not the same as promising to hire a qualified lawyer or accountant to represent you before the IRS if you are audited.

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