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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) There’s another new tax in the state of Washington. 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. Those payroll deductions started last year, July 1, 2023.

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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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What Is Washington Labor and Industries?

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer, you are responsible for handling payroll taxes for your employees. And on top of your payroll responsibilities, you might also need to get workers’ compensation coverage. Read on to learn all about […] READ MORE.

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IRS Gives Tax Relief Extension to Spokane, Washington, Area Taxpayers Affected by Fires

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service has given tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Washington state affected by wildfires that began on Aug. The same relief will be available to any other Washington state localities added later to the disaster area. Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after Aug.

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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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Attention Washington Employers: Here’s the Scoop on the New Seattle JumpStart Tax

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer in Washington state, it’s time to listen up. So Seattle employers, read up on the new payroll expense tax and what it means for you and your business. On July 6, 2020, the Seattle, Washington […] READ MORE. There’s a new tax in town: the Seattle JumpStart tax. What is the Seattle JumpStart tax?

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Get the Scoop on the Washington Cares Fund

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer with employees in Washington, listen up. Starting in 2022, you need to make an additional deduction from Washington workers’ paychecks for the Washington Cares Fund. But, what is the Washington Cares Fund, and how much do you have to deduct and remit?