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14 Charged with $53 Million PPP Fraud Scheme in N. Texas

CPA Practice

Industries, NTC Industries, West Texas Equipment and West Texas Scrap. The defendants allegedly submitted 29 Paycheck Protection Program loan applications that inflated payroll expenses and manipulated bank statements and IRS tax forms. It covered small businesses’ payroll, rent and other expenses, but ended in May 2021.

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Fashion forward: New York’s Fashion Workers Act threads new standards

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Miguel Lopez, a shareholder at Littler Mendelson and an expert in employment law, shared his insights on the Act with Thomson Reuters’ Checkpoint Payroll Update a couple of weeks before the start of New York Fashion Week 2025 on February 13.

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DOJ: Texas Man Allegedly Claimed Employees To Net $5M In PPP Funds

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A Texas man is facing charges of filing fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $5 million in forgivable loans from the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. PPP loan proceeds must be used by businesses on payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent and utilities.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

CPA Practice

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. By Nellie Akalp. for both employees and employers.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

ThomsonReuters

States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. Rhode Island. House Bill 1125 would increase the minimum wage from $7.25 West Virginia.

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Mastering U.S. Federal Payroll Compliance

CPA Practice

In this white paper, we break down the key federal payroll laws, explore important compliance insights, highlight the role of technology, and provide practical tips for maintaining compliance. federal payroll compliance is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and dedication. Fill out the form below to access this resource.

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2023 in review: The year in sales tax

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As of this fall, Ohio’s sales tax exemptions added diapers, creams and wipes, child-restraint devices or booster seats, cribs and strollers and Texas stopped collecting sales tax on baby products like diapers and wipes, as well as menstrual products. Texas state sales tax revenue totaled $3.57 National sales tax H.R.25

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