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If You’re Hiring Independent Contractors, Make Sure They’re Properly Handled

RogerRossmeisl

The question of whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee for federal income and employment tax purposes is a complex one. If a worker is an employee, your company must withhold federal income and payroll taxes and pay the employer’s share of FICA taxes on the wages, plus FUTA tax.

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Should Tax Planners Work with Family Offices? How Family Offices Work

CTP

Many large CPA firms offer financial advisory services including family office services for high-net-worth families. Adding a knowledgeable tax planner to their team can greatly increase the value the firm provides its clients. Lastly, charitable giving management is often a major component of family office services.

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Per-Diem Rates for Post-9/30/20 Business Travel

RogerRossmeisl

it isn’t subject to income or payroll-tax withholding), it isn’t reported on the employee’s Form W-2, and receipts for expenses aren’t required. In general, the IRS-approved per-diem maximum is the General Services Administration (GSA) per-diem rate paid by the federal government to its workers.

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Employee Retention Credit

CapataCPA

One of the provisions of the CARES Act was the Employee Retention Credit, which provides payroll tax credits available for employers, including tax exempt organizations who retained employees during. The post Employee Retention Credit appeared first on CPA firm in Orange County, CA | CAPATA.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 17, 2024

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, Gusto Remote Work Experience: Y Salary: $150k, FTE, $55-$70/ PTE Time Zone: Central Sign up to learn more about this candidate FTE Tax and Accounting | Candidate ID #22655166 Certifications: CPA, QBO ProAdvisor Education: BA, MBA Accounting Experience (years): 5 years in public accounting Preparation and review experience Financial reporting and (..)

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | November 21, 2024

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TAX CANDIDATES FTE Senior Tax Accountant | Candidate ID #23560436 Certifications: EA in process Education: BBA Accounting Experience (years): 7+ years in public accounting Work experience (detail): Tax manager with a CPA firm Client account clean up Prepared 500+ returns in 2024 tax season Reviewed 200+ returns Client niches: Manufacturing, Hospitality, (..)

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Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

VetCPA

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or Act), which includes cash payments to taxpayers, expanded unemployment insurance, increased funding for healthcare providers, small business loans, and tax relief to businesses. The Act is the third bill from Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.