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Treasury, IRS provide additional guidance to employers claiming the employee retention credit, including for the third and fourth quarters of 2021

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued further guidance on the employee retention credit, including guidance for employers who pay qualified wages after June 30, 2021, and before January 1, 2022, and additional guidance on miscellaneous issues that apply to the...

06 August, 2021

Employers should choose their payroll service provider carefully to protect against fraud

When hiring a company to handle payroll and payroll tax, employers should carefully choose their payroll service provider. This can help a business avoid missed deposits for employment taxes and other unpaid bills. Most of these businesses provide quality service but there are some who don't...

30 July, 2021

IRS extends tax relief for employer leave-based donation programs that aid victims of the COVID-19 pandemic

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service extended the tax relief provided in Notice 2020-46 for calendar year 2021 for employers whose employees forgo sick, vacation or personal leave because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notice 2021-42 provides that cash payments employers make to charitable organizations that provide...

23 July, 2021

Errors employers should avoid when requesting advance payment of employer credits

Employers who are filing Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing this form to avoid mistakes. Using a reputable tax preparer – including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax professionals –...

16 July, 2021

Looking ahead: How the American Rescue Plan affects 2021 taxes, part 2

This is the second of two tax tips providing an overview of ways the American Rescue Plan may affect some people’s 2021 taxes. Part 1 is available on IRS.gov. Changes expanding EITC for 2021 and beyond New law changes expand the EITC for 2021 and future years....

09 July, 2021

Looking ahead: How the American Rescue Plan affects 2021 taxes, part 1

This is the first of two tax tips providing an overview of how the American Rescue Plan may affect some individual’s 2021 taxes. Child and dependent care credit increased for 2021 only The new law increases the amount of the credit and the percentage of employment-related expenses...

25 June, 2021

As hurricane season nears, IRS reminds people to prepare for natural disasters

WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone that May included National Hurricane Preparedness Week and was also National Wildfire Awareness Month. Now is a good time to create or review emergency preparedness plans for surviving natural disasters. In the last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...

04 June, 2021

IRS Updates Form 7200: Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19

The IRS released an updated Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19, on May 18, 2021. The form was developed so employers could get new tax credit refunds paid in advance. IRS Note: At the time Form 7200 and these instructions went to...

26 May, 2021

New Version of Form 7200 Needed to File for Second Quarter 2021 Credits

The IRS is asking employers to wait until the newest version of Form 7200 (Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19) is available before submitting it for the second quarter of 2021 because the existing January 2021 version of the form was not designed...

21 May, 2021

Filing season reminder: An extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes

For most individual taxpayers the tax filing and payment deadline was postponed to May 17. Those who need more time to file beyond the postponed date, can request an extension to file. Taxpayers must request an extension to file by May 17, or they may face...

14 May, 2021

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