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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Employment Taxes

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Summer is starting, so if you are planning to take the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam during the Summer/Fall 2022 testing period, it would be a good idea to start working on those flashcards and find information for the seven main topics of the CPP test. So, what are employment taxes? The IRS and U.S.

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Payroll errors and how to avoid them

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For business owners, payroll is complex and often their greatest expense. For accounting professionals, payroll services have long been viewed as a time-consuming, high-risk loss leader. Payroll errors are certainly a real concern, but with the right tools and resources in place, payroll services can be a growth opportunity for firms.

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Fringe Benefits

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We attended American Payroll Association’s (APA) annual Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a nice feeling to share, learn, and, yes, sometimes commiserate, over all things payroll. That’s what we’re aiming for with these series quizzes. CPP, Senior Director, Payroll and Compliance, Guidehouse.

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Payroll Taxes for an Employer: How Is Payroll Tax Calculated?

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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. So how is payroll tax calculated? What has to be included?

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What is IRS Form 941?

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Highlight: The IRS Form 941 is one of the most important payroll-related tax returns used by businesses to report employment taxes, including federal income tax withholding, Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and Additional Medicare tax. What is the IRS Form 941? When do businesses need to file Form 941?

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Managing tax overpayments and repayments

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Jump to: What is an overpayment on taxes? Overpayments and repayments in the current year Overpayments and repayments in subsequent years Preventing tax overpayments What is an overpayment on taxes? In simple terms, an overpayment on taxes is paying more than what is owed.

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How the “Wild West” of Tax Preparation Led to Massive ERC Issues

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ERC background and issues The ERC provided eligible employers with a refundable credit allowed against certain employment taxes during most of 2020 and 2021, which was accounted for using Form 941 , Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. “Tax preparation is kind of the Wild West,” Creech began.