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Ghost Employees and Other Payroll Scams

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Ghost employees and other payroll scams are trouble for employers. They may be just as fictional as the paranormal activities in your favorite scary book or movie, but if you have ghost employees on your payroll, you have fraud. The post Ghost Employees and Other Payroll Scams appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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In 2025, the Social Security Wage Base is Going Up

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If your business has employees, you may need to budget for additional payroll costs, especially if you have many high earners. The post In 2025, the Social Security Wage Base is Going Up appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Wages and self-employment income above this amount aren’t subject to Social Security tax.

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The Election to Apply the Research Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes

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The credit can be used by certain even smaller startup businesses against the employer’s Social Security payroll tax liability. The post The Election to Apply the Research Tax Credit Against Payroll Taxes appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Let’s take a look at the second feature.

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Better Tax Break When Applying the Research Credit Against Payroll Taxes

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The credit can be used by certain smaller startup businesses against their Social Security payroll and Medicare tax liability. The post Better Tax Break When Applying the Research Credit Against Payroll Taxes appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Let’s take a look at the second feature.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. Read this article to find out how two firms provided payroll profitably, compliantly, and without additional workload. It’ll be fun!”

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Hiring Your Child to Work at Your Business This Summer

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The children’s wages then will be exempt from the following federal payroll taxes: Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and Federal unemployment (FUTA). The post Hiring Your Child to Work at Your Business This Summer appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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

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They should also deposit non-payroll withheld income tax for June if the monthly deposit rule applies. The post 2024 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. July 31 Report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second quarter 2024 (Form 941) and pay any tax due.