IRS

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the agency is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. Third-party payers report and pay clients’ federal employment taxes under the third-party payer’s Employer Identification...

22 November, 2024

On September 6, 2024, the IRS announced, in Revenue Procedure 2024-35, that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability threshold will be 9.02%, increased from 8.39% in 2024, for plan years beginning in calendar year 2025 (after December 31, 2024). Under the ACA’s employer shared responsibility provision (play...

15 November, 2024

The Secure 2.0 Act allows for features in employer retirement plans to encourage their use. The changes are designed to encourage employees to contribute to 401(k) or 403(b) plans, allowing you to offer small financial incentives to employees. If employers use a little financial motivation, it’s...

08 November, 2024

Fringe benefits may be available to everyone in the company or may be used as incentives for meeting certain goals. They may be paid or given in the form of an achievement award. They are always considered compensation for services beyond employees’ normal rates of...

01 November, 2024

Protecting taxpayer privacy is priority at the IRS. The right to privacy is one of 10 rights the Taxpayer Bill of Rights gives all taxpayers. Taxpayers have the right to expect that any IRS inquiry, examination or enforcement action will comply with the law and be no more intrusive...

04 October, 2024