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Yep, it's that time again. The IRS officially began accepting and processing 2019 tax returns on Monday, January 27, 2020. Since you should always start with the end in mind, the deadline for filing your 2019 tax return and paying any taxes you owe is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. That's great, but when will I get my refund? The IRS…
If your small business is considering starting a new retirement plan in 2020, the recently-passed SECURE Act has good news for you! Startup Tax Credit Leaps from $500 to $5,000 Effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2019, small businesses that adopt a new qualified retirement plan, SIMPLE IRA plan, or SEP can now obtain an increased tax credit to offset…
Each year, the IRS updates numbers based on inflation that affect payroll, retirement plans, and employee benefits. Here are some key figures for 2020: Payroll Social Security Taxable Wage Base - $137,700 Social Security Withholding Percentage - 6.2% Medicare Taxable Wage Base - unlimited Medicare Withholding Percentage up to earnings of $200,000 - 1.45% Medicare Withholding Percentage for earnings above…