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

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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. Filing tax returns and remitting payments on time.

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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

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The state’s Supreme Court recently upheld a controversial capital gains tax , which has been re-challenged in court and could be on the state’s ballot in November for potential repeal. Will other states, like California, implement similar initiatives involving payroll tax deductions? What is long-term care?

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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

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That’s because, as the bill is worded, federal taxes on Social Security income would be eliminated beginning in 2025 (tax returns filed in early 2026). The You Earned It, You Keep It Act is referred to as a “win-win” by its sponsor, Minnesota Rep. As Kiplinger reported, the Social Security tax wage base jumped 5.2%

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Payroll trends to watch in 2022 (Part 2)

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Part 2 of this blogpost explains how prevalent payroll is in our daily lives with a focus on key issues in 2022, including unemployment, disaster relief, paid sick leave, and international. This comes to an additional $21 in FUTA tax per employee to the $7,000 annual taxable wage base. The guide also contains information on FUTA taxes.

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

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During an ERC audit, the IRS reviews the business’s records, including payroll records, tax returns, and supporting documentation related to ERC claims. They can help implement internal controls, review payroll processes, and provide guidance to minimize the risk of errors or discrepancies in future ERC claims.

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Heads Up! Payroll Changes Coming in July

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As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise and a sense of normalcy slowly returns, we can hopefully put tumultuous payroll changes behind us. State by State Payroll Tax Changes. Beginning July 1, new forms will be used to report withholding tax. per hour for large businesses (more than 100 employees). New Mexico.

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Accountants Behaving Badly: Police Department Accountant Couldn’t Be Bothered, PPP Loan Fraud, and a Creepy Tax Preparer

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along with Palos Hills accountant Sharhabeel Shreiteh, were indicted on charges on Tuesday, claiming that they reportedly engaged in fraud in connection with the Payroll Protection Program that was created to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors said. Tracy Mitchell, the owner of House of Deals, Inc.,