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Payroll Taxes vs. Income Taxes | What’s the Difference Between Payroll and Income Tax?

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I missed payroll tax filing deadlines that cost me thousands of dollars. Like, literally, I paid my payroll taxes one-day late by accident, the IRS sent me a penalty for over $1,000. In addition, I didn’t know the requirements of income taxes, especially for self-employed individuals. What are Income Taxes?

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The Best Tech for Accounting Firms: CPAs Voted for Readers Choice Tech Awards

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At the same time, the nearly universal adoption of cloud-based accounting, payroll and management systems by businesses has made it easier for firms to work with clients in real time, providing rapid response to issues, as well as access to live data and account information. Now, on to the results!

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US Payroll Taxes Explained (Everything You Need to Know)

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?. Today, we’re going to be deep-diving into US payroll taxes. And after helping hundreds of businesses with their accounting and taxes, we know a thing or two about it. Note that for guidance or advice specific to your business, you should consult with a tax or legal professional. – Medicare.

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2023 Readers’ Choice Awards – The Readers Have Voted!

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And now, the results are in: IN-FIRM TECHNOLOGIES Federal/State Income Tax Preparation Insight : As was true in every year of voting, the tax prep system category is always the most voted-on, with nearly all respondents selecting a preferred system. We thank the more than 5,000 professionals who participated in voting this year.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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If you own a business or earn a significant income, you may be wondering how to manage your tax situation and how much a tax consultant costs. There is a lot to consider when weighing the costs and benefits of hiring a tax consultant. A tax consultant can help with any of these issues.

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: Why You Should Wait Before Applying

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The CARES act which was passed in March 2020 established the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. The primary goal of this program was to provide loans to small businesses, so they could keep their payroll and people on their staff during an economic shutdown. Tax Deductibility. Prior Revenue.

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A Guide on How to Hire Your Kids and Pay Less in Taxes

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If you have kids under age 18 and a business, then you have a huge opportunity to save on taxes. And that is by hiring them in your business and placing them on the payroll. We actually recommend this a lot to our clients as a strategy when they work with our tax planning services. It’s simple.

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