IRS Publication 15, Employer's Tax Guide (also known as Circular E), provides a wealth of knowledge for employers. It includes instructions on how to withhold and deposit taxes, how to withhold for supplemental wages (such as periodic bonuses), and filing responsibilities. We've put together a quick overview of employer responsibilities taken from Circular E, which you can download for your…
If your CPA tells you that your return needs to be extended, it's because additional time is needed to prepare your return so that it's complete and accurate. You'll still need to pay any anticipated taxes at the time your return would normally be due (April 18, 2022 for 2021 returns), but your finished return won't be due until October…
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In this article, we'll cover non-payroll issues to be aware of as you navigate year-end. Forms 1099 There's a veritable alphabet soup of Forms 1099, so it's important to use the right form for the right reason. Here's the list in alphabetical order (click on each one for the specific instructions): 1099-B, Proceeds from Broker or Barter Exchange Transactions 1099-DIV,…
The annual deadline for unclaimed property remittance and reporting for both Kansas and Missouri is November 1. If your business holds unclaimed property such as uncashed payroll or vendor checks, security deposits, refunds, customer/patient overpayments, accounts receivable credit balances, or insurance proceeds, you're subject to unclaimed property reporting. The November 1 deadline reports unclaimed property as of June 30 of…
Year-end brings lots of payroll considerations to the forefront. Regardless of whether Kindred CPA processes your payrolls or you do it in-house, if you provide any of the following benefits, you'll need to gather this information to properly account for taxable income on W-2's: Group Term Life Insurance If you pay group term life insurance premiums for yourself or your…
The CARES Act provides four temporary options for tax-deductible charitable giving in 2021. Here's a list of strategies you might want to consider in your year-end tax planning: If you take the standard deduction, normally you would not be allowed to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions, but in 2021, individuals can claim a deduction of up to $300…
Do you have children or grandchildren who plan to attend college in the future? Do you have a dependent in college now? Are you considering going back to college to finish a degree or start a graduate degree program? As the cost of a college education continues to increase, understanding the tax implications of saving and paying for tuition is…
Taxpayers may access the Child Tax Credit Update Portal with either an ID.me Account or an IRS Online Services Account through Secure Access. An IRS Online Services Account also provides a variety of other accessibility options related to the taxpayer’s individual tax account which are not accessible with an ID.me Account. The following is a quick summary of these types…
If your company has a 401(k) plan, you know it's a great benefit for your employees. Payroll deduction is an easy way to save for retirement, and can provide a tax-advantaged way to grow that important nest egg.But you also know that 401(k) plans come with some critical compliance issues. Both the IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) regulate employee…