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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

ThomsonReuters

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. The state has two proposals. The current state minimum wage is $7.25

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

MyIRSRelief

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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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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14 Charged with $53 Million PPP Fraud Scheme in N. Texas

CPA Practice

The defendants allegedly submitted 29 Paycheck Protection Program loan applications that inflated payroll expenses and manipulated bank statements and IRS tax forms. It covered small businesses’ payroll, rent and other expenses, but ended in May 2021. Defrauding the government is an affront to American taxpayers.

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

CPA Practice

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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ARPA Close-up: COBRA Premium Subsidy

ThomsonReuters

Employers were reimbursed with a payroll tax credit or a refund if the cost exceeded their tax liability. Credits were claimed through Form 941, the quarterly employment tax return. The credit will be against the employer’s share of Medicare tax. in February. Who is eligible?

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In Australia, Card (And Other Payments) Fraud Is Big Business

PYMNTS

Separately, in Oklahoma, a computer software company owner has pleaded guilty to payroll tax fraud. intentionally caused” the United States a tax loss of more than $1 million. That came as the executive had not paid income and Social Security tax withheld from employee wages. Grayson Jr., owner of Zealcon Corp.,