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IRS Promotes E-Filing of Payroll Tax Forms

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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers that the best way to file their next quarterly payroll tax return by the Oct. Two options to electronically file payroll tax returns The first option for employers is to self-file by purchasing IRS-approved software that meets their specific needs. This includes the Oct.

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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%. Massachusetts High long-term capital gains tax rate: 9.0%

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

CPA Practice

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. Nellie Akalp is a passionate entrepreneur, recognized business expert, and mother of four.

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Last Week in Payroll: Federal Employment Taxes

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And in 2013, the Additional Medicare tax (0.9%) on wages in excess of $200,000 took effect. In general, the federal income tax, Social Security tax, FUTA tax, Medicare tax, and Additional Medicare tax are considered employment or payroll taxes. Payroll tax relief.

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Federal Paid FMLA May Be Out While States Consider Possibilities

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California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington have Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) programs with employers and/or employees contributing to the fund. The program would be funded by 2% payroll tax, 1% paid by the employer, 1% paid by the employee ( L.