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Payroll update: Student loans, free tax filing, and more

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Free File is a collaborative effort between the IRS and commercial tax software firms under which taxpayers with incomes under a certain threshold who file simple returns can file their returns, well … for free. The IRS says it can and will pilot it during next year’s filing season. The problems?

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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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IRS releases details on how to withdraw ERC claims

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The IRS has kept its promise to provide relief to employers that filed Forms 941-X to claim the pandemic-era employee retention credit for which they aren’t eligible. Big break: The IRS will treat withdrawn claims as if they were never filed, so no penalties or interest will be levied. Worse: They may face criminal prosecution.

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W-2 E-filing guide: Brush up before you file

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Most employers are probably familiar with the e-filing process. With that in mind, even if you’ve e-filed your W-2s before, it’s still a good idea to review the process and ensure you’re following the right steps. Step 1: Navigating to the wage file upload page The SSA has redesigned its website.

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Final regs drop mandatory e-filing threshold to 10 or more information returns

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We’ve been waiting for the IRS to release final regulations on mandatory e-filing of information returns for quite some time. 31 e-filing deadline, we made an educated guess and said it wouldn’t make the same mistake again. Options for small employers: Small employers may never have thought about e-filing.

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Common Payroll Tax Pitfalls

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If you have employees, then payroll taxes are one of the costs of doing business. The IRS is cracking down on businesses that don’t properly file or report their payroll taxes – and they are paying especially close attention to small businesses, which are the largest source of uncollected taxes.

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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. If you’re not quite sure about the differences between a 1099 and a W-2, keep reading to learn which form to send and how to fill out and file them. What is a W-2?

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