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New Jersey Business Owner Failed to Pay $10 Million in Payroll Taxes

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A New Jersey business owner faces a federal prison sentence after failing to pay more than $10 million in payroll taxes. Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, pleaded guilty to willful failure to pay over payroll taxes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Jersey said in a statement Wednesday.

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

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Filing tax returns and remitting payments on time.

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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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Employer Payroll Tax Obligations When Employees Work Out-Of-State

Anders CPA

This changing employment landscape requires employers to reassess their payroll tax withholding processes to ensure you are withholding the proper amount of state, local and unemployment taxes from your employees’ wages. Below we dive into the state and unemployment tax responsibilities employers need to know.

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Worst States For Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains

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California is the most expensive state for wealthy investors, with a capital gains tax rate of 13.3% And high-earning employees should take note: A newly expanded payroll tax means California’s highest earners to pay an additional 1.1%. That makes the top tax bracket for capital gains in the North Star State 10.85%.

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

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States with tighter schedules include Illinois and New York (up to 60 days) and Virginia (up to 15 days). She is the CEO of CorpNet , the most innovative way to start a business, register for payroll taxes, and maintain business compliance across the United States.

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How SUI and State Income Taxes Affect Small Businesses

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Finally, SUI tax rates tend to change from calendar year to calendar year and can rise or fall depending on the economy and the state’s unemployment fund status. Some states require employers to pay additional payroll taxes. In Kentucky, employers are required to withhold an Occupational Tax from employees’ wages.