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Ghost Employees and Other Payroll Scams

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Ghost employees and other payroll scams are trouble for employers. They may be just as fictional as the paranormal activities in your favorite scary book or movie, but if you have ghost employees on your payroll, you have fraud. The post Ghost Employees and Other Payroll Scams appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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In 2025, the Social Security Wage Base is Going Up

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If your business has employees, you may need to budget for additional payroll costs, especially if you have many high earners. The post In 2025, the Social Security Wage Base is Going Up appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Wages and self-employment income above this amount aren’t subject to Social Security tax.

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The Election to Apply the Research Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes

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The credit can be used by certain even smaller startup businesses against the employer’s Social Security payroll tax liability. The post The Election to Apply the Research Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Let’s take a look at the second feature.

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ADP Adds New Resource Center to Give Accountants Strategic Advisory Tools

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Certifications empower accountants to better meet their clients’ demands by covering a range of topics, from mastering payroll essentials and becoming proficient in the ADP Accountant Connect SM platform to innovative selling strategies. Thanks for reading CPA Practice Advisor!

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. Read this article to find out how two firms provided payroll profitably, compliantly, and without additional workload. It’ll be fun!”

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Small Business Alert: Watch Out for the 100% Penalty

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Its called the 100% penalty because the entire unpaid federal income and payroll tax amounts can be assessed personally as a penalty against a responsible person, or several responsible persons. The post Small Business Alert: Watch Out for the 100% Penalty appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Better Tax Break When Applying the Research Credit Against Payroll Taxes

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The credit can be used by certain smaller startup businesses against their Social Security payroll and Medicare tax liability. The post Better Tax Break When Applying the Research Credit Against Payroll Taxes appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Let’s take a look at the second feature.