Patriot Software

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Do you need to withhold money from employee wages beyond taxes (e.g., Then you might be wondering when exactly you deduct the employee’s contributions—before or after taxes. For accurate withholding, understand what are pre-tax deductions. Not sure what that means or how it impacts your tax calculations?

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. tax-deferred retirement plan contributions and charitable gifting) are already accounted for.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

Congress routinely showers small businesses with tax preferences. And now is the time to think about them, since the tax-filing deadlines for calendar-year corporate returns are fast approaching—March 15 for S corps and April 18 for C corps. But there is a difference between the two: Tax deductions reduce your taxable income.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 27, 2022

While taxpayers have until the tax filing deadline in April 2023 to contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) for 2022, many people prefer to make all of their current year tax-saving moves before year-end. IRAs are not an investment, per se, but, rather, a special classification for tax purposes.

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Money Talk

JUNE 13, 2024

With the 2023 tax filing deadline in the rear view mirror, now is a good time to look ahead to 2024 taxes that you will owe in April 2025. This post extends that discussion with a description of seven key steps to take to plan for your 2024 tax return due in 2025. The IRS withholding estimator can help make this calculations.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 31, 2022

You also need to subtract deductions from payroll. Deductions include taxes, pre-tax deductions, and post-tax deductions from payroll. You will deduct post-tax deductions after you withhold pre-tax deductions and taxes.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Tax Write-Off for Self-Employment Tax - On line 15 of Schedule 2 (for a 1040 form), self-employed workers can write off the deductible portion of their self-employment tax (calculated on Schedule SE), which will lower adjusted gross income (AGI), a trigger for many other taxes.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

Marginal Tax Brackets - Income ranges in the seven marginal tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37% are inflation-based. When bracket incomes rise, people may be taxed at lower tax rates. Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g.,

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 31, 2022

Do you withhold the premiums and contributions before or after taxes? So, you must understand the difference between pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions. Pre-tax vs. […] READ MORE. If you provide benefits to employees, you probably wonder how to withhold wages for the benefits properly.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 31, 2022

You know there are deductions to take out of your employees’ paychecks. But, are they pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions? What are payroll deductions? Read on to learn the different deductions you have to take out of each employee’s paycheck. What are payroll deductions?

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Kollath CPA

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The operative word for business deductions is business. But Block notes the tax laws are very serious. Tax Court to uphold a business-related deduction for surgical implants that enlarged her breasts. Tax Court to uphold a business-related deduction for surgical implants that enlarged her breasts.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Many are middle income taxpayers who diligently saved and invested for 4-5 decades in tax-advantaged plans. As I wrote in my book Flipping a Switch , some older adults must “plan for higher taxes in the future, especially when required minimum distributions (RMDs) kick in.” IRMAA surcharges. to $573.30 for Medicare Part B and $12.40

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Money Talk

JUNE 28, 2023

Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1. Consider completing the paperwork needed to save more money from July to December in your employer’s tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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Patriot Software

JUNE 18, 2024

Tax withholding is an essential piece of the payroll puzzle. One of the taxes you must withhold from employee wages is the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) tax. You must also contribute an employer portion of the OASDI tax. OASDI tax is more commonly referred to as Social Security tax.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 25, 2024

The IRS standard rate influences tax deductions, business operations, compliance requirements, financial planning and employee compensation strategies.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 20, 2024

Tax deductions if you have a fleet of commercial vehicles Are you a small or large business owner with commercial vehicles, or a fleet manager? Calculating your commercial vehicle spend and how it will be impacted at tax time, including mileage and leasing, can make a huge difference in your overall expenses.

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Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. money that has been taxed) and can be withdrawn at any time for any reason tax-free and penalty-free.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Income Tax Changes - Each year, income ranges for federal marginal tax brackets are indexed for inflation. The IRS publishes tables with the income ranges for four filing status categories and seven tax rates that currently range from 10% to 37%. Estate and Gift Tax Exemption - The exemption amount in 2022 will be $12.06

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Patriot Software

APRIL 6, 2022

Employers juggle many responsibilities, including calculating and withholding payroll taxes and other deductions. But, what exactly does payroll taxes include? If you’re wondering about understanding payroll taxes, never fear—your payroll taxes breakdown is here. What are payroll taxes?

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Money Talk

AUGUST 10, 2022

67 for workers born in 1960 or later), Social Security deducts $1 from benefits for every $2 earned above the annual limit ($19,560 in 2022). Tax on Social Security Benefits - Income from unretiring may push older taxpayers into the income range where tax is due on a portion of Social Security benefits.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

when there are no more early withdrawal penalties on money removed from tax-deferred accounts) and the start of required minimum distributions (RMDs). Many people are in a lower marginal tax bracket during their gap years (especially after leaving a primary career) than they will be later when RMD withdrawals must begin.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 31, 2023

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

An employment tribunal has ruled that a former hotel worker employed by Luxury Family Hotels was unfairly dismissed and had an unlawful deduction of wages. The tribunal judge ruled that unlawful deductions were made from Murphy’s pay and ordered the hotel pay her £3,044.18. A further claim of disability discrimination was thrown out.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

MARCH 22, 2022

Effective April 1, 2022, high-deductible health plans can once again offer first-dollar coverage for telehealth and other remote services without making participants ineligible for health savings account (“HSA”) contributions.

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Money Talk

JUNE 16, 2023

Of course, policy deductibles (e.g., $500) All policies have very specific language about types of losses that are covered (e.g., hurricane damage) and those that are not (e.g., flood damage and business use of a home). 500) apply before any damage claims are paid. Learn the Claims Process - Write down the steps to file a claim.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 7, 2023

The season for filing taxes is upon us once again. We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about the health savings account (HSA) information you’ll need for your tax return. Make sure your W-2 form shows HSA payroll contributions Provided by your employer, your W-2 shows the wages you earned and any taxes withheld.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Expenses that could previously be deducted on an employee’s tax return may no longer qualify, and relocation benefits that previously could be paid out without counting towards a taxpayer’s income may now result in higher tax liabilities. Can employees deduct their moving expenses? What is a relocation reimbursement?

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Money Talk

JANUARY 4, 2024

Free money does not have any work requirement, however, and is often income tax-free. 50% for a fifty cent per employee dollar saved match) and is taxed as ordinary income in retirement. Like inheritances, life insurance is generally not subject to income tax. If they didn’t discover their tax error, they would not have it.

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Money Talk

JULY 25, 2024

Set aside a portion of self-employment income to send to the IRS for quarterly estimated tax payments (and/or over-withhold on a pension or Social Security) to ensure compliance with tax regulations. Contributions to non-Roth accounts are often tax-deductible, thereby reducing adjusted gross and, ultimately taxable, income.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g., state income tax and local property tax) every so often (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. All of these will impact 2021 taxes that are due in April.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 16, 2021

Tax compliance is one such task and knowing what needs filing annually versus quarterly can be tricky. Annual income tax returns. The type of form on which to report business income tax and the date this paperwork is due varies by how the company is set up. This paperwork reports income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Deductible options The words “health”, “coverage”, “insurance”, and “deductible” were among the most frequent words to appear when participants were asked in our survey what was missing from their benefits. Specific responses included: “A lower deductible or copay options would be an improvement.” Deductibles are too high.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you’re in the 70% of people who have health-related goals for 2023, let’s take a look at how pre-tax benefits can help set goals and prioritize your health this year and beyond. Add In Pre-Tax Benefits. Plus, any interest earned on the account is tax free and the money is ALWAYS yours! Set SMART Goals.

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Patriot Software

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

One error you could make is deducting the wrong amount from employee wages. Correcting employment taxes is necessary if you withhold too much or too little from your employees’ paychecks. This article provides an overview of employment taxes […] READ MORE.

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Patriot Software

JUNE 29, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has people across the U.S. thinking of ways to donate to the Ukrainian people. Businesses giving charitable donations, like money and property, are common. But, there are other ways to contribute. Employees can make PTO donations to Ukrainian refugees to help raise money for those in need.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2024

To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan). HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan.

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