Category Archives for EMPLOYER TAXES

Violating Federal Employment Tax Rules Brings Heavy Penalties!

  • November 19, 2019

And there are many ways to incur those penalties. Violating federal employment tax rules is very serious business – and not just for employers – employees will suffer as well.Both employers and employees

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Any Letter from the IRS is Scary, but Which are Just Scare Tactics and Which are Serious?

  • October 7, 2019

If you have a tax problem with the IRS, you no doubt have been bombarded with their "love letters", some reminding you to pay your unpaid taxes, some reminding you to file, some requesting information,

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What are IRS Series 668 Forms and Which is the Worst?

  • October 4, 2019

(Hint: Wage Garnishment)IRS Series 668 Forms – 668A, 668D, 668W, 668Y, 668Z – are notices that the IRS sends a taxpayer advising of an action the IRS has initiated against them or the release of such

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Can the IRS Garnish My 1099 Earnings?

  • July 12, 2019

Yes! IRS 1099 Non-Wage Garnishment works similarly to W2 Wage Garnishment but no employer is involved. Because of that, there are some key differences.If you owe taxes to the IRS from a prior tax year,

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Paycheck Checkup Prevents a Tax-Time Surprise!

  • July 11, 2019

It’s important to check your federal income tax withholding now to avoid an unexpected tax bill or penalty with next year’s return. The IRS Withholding Calculator can help you conduct a Paycheck Checkup.Basics

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Treasury Cuts Penalties for Taxpayers Who Got Confused about Withholding

  • March 28, 2019

The U.S. Treasury Department is again reducing penalties for taxpayers who didn’t pay enough of their tax bill throughout the year.Taxpayers who paid at least 80 percent of their estimated tax liability

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10 Things You May Not Know Are Taxable

  • March 28, 2019

If you work for a living, you know that your wages are taxable, and you’re probably aware that some investment income is taxed, too. But the IRS doesn’t stop there.If you’ve picked up some extra

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Nice-Try Tax Breaks Rejected by the IRS

  • January 20, 2019

Over the years, taxpayers have concocted a lot of zany arguments to justify their tax breaks. Here are some of the most creative ones that the courts decided did not quite work. Take note: many of these

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Some Key 2018 Tax Law Changes (for Business & Employers)

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act represents the most significant overhaul to the U.S. tax code in more than three decades, so millions of Americans are wondering which tax breaks they’ll still be able

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