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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

CPA Practice

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) A proposal to end federal tax on Social Security retirement benefits would provide relief for retirees as early as next year. 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).

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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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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. LB15 would establish a youth minimum wage as well as a training wage rate. New Hampshire.

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Why More Small Businesses Owners Are Offering 401(k) Plans to Employees

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More small businesses across the country are taking advantage of new tax credits to offer 401(k) programs , according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The new tax credits are widely available now thanks to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act , which went into effect on Dec.

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

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Contact us for professional tax help today! During an ERC audit, the IRS reviews the business’s records, including payroll records, tax returns, and supporting documentation related to ERC claims. Understanding ERC IRS Audits 1.1 What is an ERC IRS Audit? ERC IRS Audit Process 2.1 What Happens During an ERC Audit?

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

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Incorporating at the End of the Year The primary advantage of incorporating before the end of the year is your clients can then take advantage of the tax benefits owning a corporation offers, including writing off the costs of incorporating on this year’s taxes.

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What employers should know about voluntary unemployment contributions for rate reductions

ThomsonReuters

Department of Labor explains that unemployment insurance is a federal-state program financed through federal and state employer payroll taxes. Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) taxes are paid and reported by employers. Generally, most employers receive a FUTA credit and only pay a net tax rate of 0.6%