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

CPA Practice

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. By Nellie Akalp. for both employees and employers.

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Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026

Patriot Software

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. The upcoming MN paid family leave means employers and employees pay into a state fund.

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Minnesota Paid Sick Leave: Guide for Small Business Owners

Patriot Software

On January 1, 2024, employers with employees working in Minnesota are responsible for a new workplace standard—offering paid sick leave. How much do you know about the Minnesota paid sick leave law, known as Earned Sick and Safe Time?

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. Minnesota has several localities that have paid sick leave ordinances.

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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

CPA Practice

Now, a first-of-its-kind state payroll tax aims to assist eligible families with a significant challenge—long-term care costs—through a Washington Cares program. Will other states, like California, implement similar initiatives involving payroll tax deductions? Those payroll deductions started last year, July 1, 2023.

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Minnesota CPA Stole More Than $340,000 From Her Clients, Feds Say

CPA Practice

The charges allege that Lautigar embezzled $344,813 from her clients’ bank accounts while providing accounting and payroll services under Edina Business Solutions and Jeana Lautigar CPA Inc. Prosecutors also say she underreported her earnings, leading to a loss of nearly $85,000 in tax collections.

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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

CPA Practice

The You Earned It, You Keep It Act is referred to as a “win-win” by its sponsor, Minnesota Rep. The Social Security payroll tax wage base was $160,200 last year. payroll tax on nearly $100,000 more of their wages. But nine states still tax Social Security as of 2024, one of which is Minnesota—the state Rep.

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