Fri.Nov 05, 2021

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Social Security Wage Base is Increasing in 2022

RogerRossmeisl

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for 2022 (up from $142,800 for 2021). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Background information The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two taxes on employers, employees and self-employed workers — one for Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance, which is commonly known as the Social Secur

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Keep Going: Wendy’s Story

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Stress, illness, and a near-death experience. That’s what propelled Maureen Wendy Dearborne to find her calling in life. From a broken engagement to missed promotions at work, Wendy felt like her life was unraveling. “I was blaming everybody and everything for every woe in my life,” she says. But Wendy’s perspective changed when her life was nearly cut short by illness. “I had a near-death experience when I was 21 years old,” she says, adding with a laugh, 

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How Business Owners Can Comply With New Financial Crime Regulation

RogerRossmeisl

Earlier this year, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became the latest law intended to foil financial crime. This law is part of the National Defense Authorization Act and requires certain entities to disclose the identities of those who own or control it. Anonymous no longer Perpetrators of criminal acts such as fraud, drug and human trafficking, and terrorism often use anonymous or shell companies to launder ill-gotten funds and avoid prosecution.

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State Tax Deduction Workaround

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State Tax Deduction WorkaroundThis year California passed AB 150, which enacts an elective passthrough entity tax (PTET). The idea behind the PTET is to work around the $10,000 SALT deduction limit to an individual’s itemized deductions that came into effect back in 2018.Simply, qualified passthrough entities may pay tax on a consenting owner’s behalf based.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Tax Ramifications of Having a Household Worker

RogerRossmeisl

Have you heard of the “nanny tax?” Even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you. Hiring a house cleaner, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations. If you employ a household worker, you aren’t required to withhold federal income taxes from pay.

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New and Recycled Tax Proposals Released as House “Managers Amendment”

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Flashback Friday – Managing Remote Workers

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“Space isn’t remote at all. It’s only an hour’s drive away if your car could go straight upwards.” – Fred Hoyle. We have been doing it for nearly twenty-one months now, trying to successfully manage a remote workforce. It looks like the challenge will lessen somewhat as many of your team members come back to the office because they actually enjoy working in the office.

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What to Know About Participating in a 401(k) Plan

RogerRossmeisl

Employers offer 401(k) plans for many reasons, including to attract and retain talent. These plans help an employee accumulate a retirement nest egg on a tax-advantaged basis. If you’re thinking about participating in a plan at work, here are some of the features. Under a 401(k) plan, you have the option of setting aside a certain amount of your wages in a qualified retirement plan.

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Case Study: Commercial Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Positioned for Transaction with Strategic Investor

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Hook Investors With Your Pitch Deck

RogerRossmeisl

(This is Blog Post #1117). The post Hook Investors With Your Pitch Deck appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Case Study: Last Mile Delivery Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Positioned for SPAC Acquisition

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The Multiple Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant

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We have talked a lot about niching down to level up. This includes figuring out our strengths and weaknesses. When running your own business, you will undoubtedly wear multiple hats and take on tasks that do not fall into your zone of genius. What a lot of entrepreneurs have a hard time accepting is it is OK not to do everything. In fact, by letting go of some control, you can really focus on what you do best and leave the rest to others. .

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Case Study: Last Mile Delivery Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Positioned for SPAC Acquisition

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