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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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These taxes fund social insurance programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment benefits. Here’s a quick breakdown of payroll taxes: Federal Income Tax Withholding : Employers must withhold federal income tax from employees’ wages based on their W-4 Forms and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.

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Shutting Down a Tech Company – Some Tax/Accounting Tips

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Specifically, you should look at: Payroll accounts, including withholding, Department of Labor, and state unemployment insurance accounts. Sales tax accounts. State franchise and income tax accounts. Some of the particularly notorious states in this area include: California. New Jersey.

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Sales tax and accounting services

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It’s that time of year again when everyone suddenly thinks about preparing their income taxes. But does tax preparation incur sales taxes – and if it does, where and how? Lobbying is a major reason that professional services generally don’t incur sales tax nationwide).

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Understanding use tax

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In a primer entitled “California Use Tax, Good for You. Good for California,” the Golden State says that those with a California seller’s permit must pay the use tax due on business related purchases with their sales and use tax return. California state income tax return.”.

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CPE Webinar September 12, 2023: Cybersecurity for the Tax Practitioner

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Jared is a popular speaker and advisor due to his expansive knowledge of current tax policies, cybersecurity, and industry trends. Ann Campbell , CPA CIA, joined Drake Software in 2021 as a Tax Software Trainer. Gail is a graduate of Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

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State Tax Break for New Jersey Cannabis Companies

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The bill, which has been making its way through the New Jersey legislature since May 12, 2022, states, “For cannabis licensees, New Jersey gross income under subsections b. ” This section is intended to apply to all cannabis licensees in the State of New Jersey who are subject to corporate income tax.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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The location of a tax consultant plays a big role in their fees. You can expect to pay higher fees for accountants based in a larger city with a high cost of living. For example, filing taxes in California will likely cost more than in other parts of the United States. What Does a Tax Consultant Do?