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ARPA Close-up: COBRA Premium Subsidy

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Employers were reimbursed with a payroll tax credit or a refund if the cost exceeded their tax liability. Credits were claimed through Form 941, the quarterly employment tax return. The credit will be against the employer’s share of Medicare tax. in February. What’s on the horizon?

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Last Week in Payroll: Federal Employment Taxes

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In general, the federal income tax, Social Security tax, FUTA tax, Medicare tax, and Additional Medicare tax are considered employment or payroll taxes. An employer withholds these taxes from the wages of each employee and file and pay the taxes with the IRS. Payroll tax relief.

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Heads Up! Payroll Changes Coming in July

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But before we give you a state-by-state rundown on the more mundane upcoming changes, here’s one federal reminder that beginning July 1, 2021, the Employee Retention Credit is claimed against only the employer share of Medicare tax. State by State Payroll Tax Changes. On July 1, the minimum wage increases to $9.00 New Mexico.

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Friday Footnotes: Looking Elsewhere For Talent; MPs Talk Private Equity Concerns; The Burnout Queen | 8.25.23

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All too often, the client and separate advisors don’t take the time to establish a strong working relationship,” said Jenny Kramer, Milwaukee-based tax partner at Sikich. Alabama State University ] This kid is already on the partner track and hasn’t even started yet, check the quote. Big 4 COBA Student Wins Big Internship!