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IRS update: digital communication and payroll

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Mamo reviewed some initiatives, including IRIS , the IRS’ new simplified platform for filing 1099s. Information return filers filed about 300,000 to 400,000 1099s through IRIS this past winter. In July the IRS will roll out a bulk filing feature for IRIS. He also confirmed FIRE’s eventual retirement, in favor of IRIS.

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Stay on track with this payroll compliance checklist

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Payroll compliance is no small task. Everyone knows that executing payroll accurately and on time is important, after all everyone wants to get paid for their world. However, there is also a lot more that goes into proper payroll processing including a large number of compliance functions and concerns.

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Sorting out taxes and reporting for a deceased employee

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While fortunately a rare circumstance, dealing with payroll for a recently deceased employee can be tricky. Hopefully this isn’t an issue that comes up for your payroll department often, but it’s important to know what to do, and get it right, in the event that it does happen. What pay is taxable?

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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While individuals have until April 18, 2023, to file their personal income taxes, businesses have to start thinking about tax requirements a bit sooner. Forms such as IRS Form W-2 and IRS Form 1099 need to be sent out by the end of January. A 1099 is a form used to report non- employee compensation. What is a W-2?

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

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Maintaining payroll compliance is a must for accounting departments, but it’s often easier said than done. That’s especially true whenever new changes come about, and 2023 was a year rife with new payroll regulations, trends, and initiatives. From the implementation of SECURE 2.0 From the implementation of SECURE 2.0

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Navigating the IRS’ Interactive Tax Assistant

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The IRS has introduced new online tools with the hope of extending a more customer-friendly face this filing season. Categories in the assistant include Filing Requirement, Form to Use, Due Date; Filing Status and Dependents; Retirement: Pensions, IRAs, Social Security; Other Income (e.g., But it’s not.

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