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IRS to Host Virtual Focus Groups on the Business Tax Account Online Tool

CPA Practice

If you’re a business owner or a tax professional who represents one, the IRS wants to hear from you. 22 that it’s conducting virtual focus groups starting in December to gather feedback on the business tax account (BTA) online self-service tool. “We Eastern Partners/Shareholders December 3, 2024 3 p.m. –

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The Amount You and Your Employees Can Save for Retirement is Going Up Slightly in 2025

RogerRossmeisl

In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the dollar limitations for retirement plans, as well as other qualified plans, for 2025. 401(k) plans The 2025 contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k) plans will increase to $23,500 (up from $23,000 in 2024).

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2024 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

RogerRossmeisl

July 31 Report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second quarter 2024 (Form 941) and pay any tax due. August 12 Report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second quarter 2024 (Form 941), if you deposited on time and in full all the associated taxes due.

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2024 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

RogerRossmeisl

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2024. Note: Certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines may be postponed for taxpayers who reside in or have a business in a federally declared disaster area.

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When Can You Deduct Business Meals and Entertainment?

RogerRossmeisl

Youre not alone if youre confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. Lets take a look at what you can deduct in 2024. Current law The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated deductions for most business-related entertainment expenses.

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Cash Payments Over $10,000 Must Be Reported Online Beginning 1/1/2024

RogerRossmeisl

As reported in IRS News Release IR-2023-157 The Internal Revenue Service announced that starting 1/1/2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. The new requirement for.

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Planning Ahead for 2024: Should Your 401(k) Help Employees with Emergencies?

RogerRossmeisl

Effective for plan years beginning January 1, 2024, SECURE 2.0 Basic distribution rules If a retirement plan participant withdraws money from an employer plan before reaching age 59½, a 10% additional tax or penalty generally applies unless an exception exists. This is on top of the ordinary tax that may be.

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