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10 Year-End Tax Planning Tips: Essential Steps for Business Owners
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Businesses Face New Compliance Challenge with DOL Updated Contractor Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Labor just rolled out a new six-factor test to distinguish between employees and independent contractors. What you need to know.
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New ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program with Discounted Rates
IRS: New Voluntary Disclosure Program lets employers who received questionable Employee Retention Credits pay them back at a discounted rate.
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Maximize Your Philanthropy: IRA Owners Can Gift up to $100K Tax-Free to Charities
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ or over that they can transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year.
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Withdrawal Process for Employee Retention Credit Claims
To take advantage of the claim withdrawal procedure, taxpayers should carefully follow these special instructions.
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Beware of Fake Charities - Check Before Donating
The IRS warns taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations. Here are some tips to protect against fake charity scams.