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IRS Extends Tax Deadline in Three States to Oct. 16 for Taxpayers Impacted By Disasters

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Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Oct. 16 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS said on Feb. 16 deadline also applies to 2023 estimated tax payments, normally due on April 18, June 15, and Sept.

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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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IRS Extends Tax Deadline in Three States to Oct. 16 for Taxpayers Impacted By Disasters

CPA Practice

Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Oct. 16 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS said on Feb. 16 deadline also applies to 2023 estimated tax payments, normally due on April 18, June 15, and Sept.

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Heads Up! Payroll Changes Coming in July

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As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise and a sense of normalcy slowly returns, we can hopefully put tumultuous payroll changes behind us. State by State Payroll Tax Changes. Beginning July 1, new forms will be used to report withholding tax. On July 1, the minimum wage increases to $9.00 New Mexico.

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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: Minimum Wage

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Although it is possible to automate payroll systems to account for these minimum wage increases, it is a good idea for payroll professionals to be aware of these changes to avoid the possibility of underpaying employees. Now let’s go over some federal and state payroll stories from the past week. This includes withholding taxes.

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Last Week in Payroll: Choose to Challenge

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Perkins chose to challenge and made changes in many ways for women but also for the payroll professional. Minimum wage and overtime laws, unemployment and Social Security are but some of her contributions that almost every payroll professional is familiar with. Tax relief for storm victims. Federal News. Senate passes $1.9

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