WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to do an end-of-summer tax checkup to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. While most taxpayers get a refund after filing their taxes, many also find they...
There are many tax credits that business owners can take advantage of, and today we're talking about the Disabled Access Credit, which is specifically extended to business owners who employ people who have disabilities. What is the Disabled Access Credit? This is a nonrefundable tax credit...
At the end of every year, most businesses go through the process of filling out a Form W-2 for each employee, which can make for a very stressful time. The pressure of knowing that even the smallest of mistakes can result in costly consequences can...
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert following bad advice circulating on social media about a non-existent “Self Employment Tax Credit” that’s misleading taxpayers into filing false claims. Promoters and social media are marketing something they describe as the “Self Employment Tax Credit”...
While there have always been tax benefits of 401(k)s for employers, SECURE Act 2.0 is changing the way businesses and workers save for retirement. As a business owner, it’s important to understand how these 401(k) benefits can impact your bottom line and your ability to attract new...
By using the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), employers can save money on their income or payroll taxes. To qualify, you just have to give employees a short questionnaire. Then, the employee must get WOTC-certified by your State Workforce Agency (SWA). Through the WOTC, you can...
On May 9, 2024, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2024-25, announcing the 2025 health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) inflation-adjusted amounts: Annual HSA contribution limits: Self-coverage only: $4,300 ($150 increase from 2024) Family coverage: $8,550 ($250 increase from 2024) Annual catch-up contribution...
WASHINGTON — Following a detailed review to protect taxpayers and small businesses, the Internal Revenue Service announced plans to deny tens of thousands of improper high-risk Employee Retention Credit claims while starting a new round of processing lower-risk claims to help eligible taxpayers. “The completion of...
Summer wedding season has arrived, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. A taxpayer's marital status as of December 31 determines their tax filing options for the entire year, but that's not all newlyweds need to know. Report a...
The Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit is an incentive for businesses to provide childcare services to their employees. About the tax credit This tax credit helps employers cover some costs for childcare resource and referral and for a qualified childcare facility. A qualified childcare facility is one...