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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. If advantageous, Missouri permits a voluntary payment to reduce the rate if the payment is received by January 15, 2024.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

ThomsonReuters

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. The state currently has scheduled minimum wage increases.

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How Layoffs Affect Your Tech Company’s Books and Payroll

Shay CPA

And, of course, you can’t forget about how your layoffs impact your books and payroll. And if you’re in this boat, you should know what it means for your books and your payroll. Meet with your accountant to decide if it’s right for you. Having a quality bookkeeping and accounting team around you can go a long way here.

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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. Contact Anders The post Employer Payroll Tax Obligations When Employees Work Out-Of-State appeared first on Anders CPA.

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Ryan Huff, Joshua Snyder and Clay Kniepmann Named Principals at Anders

Anders CPA

About Ryan Huff Ryan began his accounting career at Anders in 2008 and has worked his way up to principal as a technical resource for the tax department. Ryan is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Missouri and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Southwest Baptist University. He holds a B.S.

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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

CPA Practice

Bill to eliminate tax on Social Security Eliminating federal income tax on Social Security retirement benefits could benefit many retirees, especially those who receive other types of taxable income, such as from wages or distributions from retirement accounts. The Social Security payroll tax wage base was $160,200 last year.

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Top accounting issues in 2023

ThomsonReuters

The accounting profession has faced a profound shift in recent years: from significant regulatory changes to an influx of innovative technologies, to reimagined business models, to an increase in client expectations. What are the current issues in accounting? but there are several common hurdles that often run industry wide.

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