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Colorado Businessman Gets 15 Months for $737K Employment Tax Evasion

CPA Practice

A Colorado man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for evading the payment of more than $700,000 in employment taxes he owed to the IRS. After failing to collect from the businesses, the IRS assessed the tax against Stevens personally.

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An Employer’s Guide to Multi-State Payroll Tax Withholding for Remote Workers

Anders CPA

Remote workers have become a staple of the workplace, but hiring out-of-state employees can lead to payroll tax complications. Multi-state payroll tax withholding done incorrectly can lead to penalties and interest for employers and create tax headaches for employees.

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Payroll trends to watch in 2022 (Part 2)

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Part 2 of this blogpost explains how prevalent payroll is in our daily lives with a focus on key issues in 2022, including unemployment, disaster relief, paid sick leave, and international. The 2022 tax year version may include more states if the loans are not repaid. The guide also contains information on FUTA taxes.

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Last Week in Payroll: Federal Employment Taxes

ThomsonReuters

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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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

MyIRSRelief

During an ERC audit, the IRS reviews the business’s records, including payroll records, tax returns, and supporting documentation related to ERC claims. They can help implement internal controls, review payroll processes, and provide guidance to minimize the risk of errors or discrepancies in future ERC claims.

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Partners Get Played; Bad Accounting on the Rise; Getting to the Bottom of the Shortage | 9.1.23

Going Concern

The professional and business service sector added 19,000 jobs, including 2,700 in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services. Law & Order Co-Owner of Media Brokerage Firm Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Tax Return [ Department of Justice ] According to court documents and statements made in court, Susan K.

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5 Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses

SingleTrackAccounting

Carrying health insurance is still mandatory under the Affordable Care Act and most small business owners can deduct health insurance related expenses for themselves and their employees on their business tax return. On her business tax return, she can deduct the entire $15,000. Let’s dive more into this.

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