Social Security Wage Base and Earnings Test Amounts for 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that the “wage base” for computing Social Security tax will increase for 2024 to $168,600. This is up from $160,200 for 2023. Federal law limits the amount of earnings that are subject to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) tax in a given year. This threshold, referred…
Top 5 Tax Tips for Small Business Owners
By Jennifer Galstad-Lee, Senior Manager, Tax Services Small business owners have double-duty during tax season – preparing and filing their own taxes as well as taxes for their small business. With so many demands on their time already, tax season can be cause for dread, but advance planning and organization can make life a little…
Tax Benefits of “Going Green”
By Jennifer Galstad-Lee, Senior Manager, Tax From electric vehicles to solar panels, “going green” can offer both environmental and financial benefits. With global conflicts and increased gas prices, now may be the time to explore reducing your carbon footprint to better the Earth and save you money. In addition, with more emphasis on environmental, social…
IRS Issues Penalty Relief for Many Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a notice (IRS Notice 2022-36) that provides broad penalty relief for specified delinquent 2019 and 2020 tax returns. For U.S. taxpayers who qualify, this relief will waive and refund delinquent filing penalties for many who filed their 2019 and/or 2020 tax returns late. Notably, certain penalties for international reporting…
Tips for Easier Tax Filing in 2022
By Jennifer Galstad-Lee | Senior Manager, Tax The U.S. tax filing season is officially underway! The IRS has started accepting and processing income tax returns for the 2021 tax-year as of Monday, January 24, 2022. Filing Basics for Individuals Remember that most income is taxable. Be sure to keep records for income items, including: Forms…
Your Household Help May Allow You to Claim the Nanny Tax Credit
By Ryan Footer, Senior Accountant Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new hardships for American workers including record job losses, career changes, temporary jobs and remote work. The family home suddenly became both workplace and classroom, prompting more families to seek household help. For 2020 and 2021, the federal government implemented “nanny tax” credits to encourage…
Child Tax Credit Changes: Weigh the Benefits vs. Impact on Your Tax Liability
In March 2021, Congress enacted emergency legislation known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help individual taxpayers and small businesses weather the ongoing economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the many noteworthy provisions included in the ARPA, perhaps no provision holds more significance to taxpayers with dependent children than the modifications made…
Update on Q3 and Q4 Tax Deadlines
With the first two quarters of the year behind us, filers should focus on a number of Q3 and Q4 tax deadlines. The lists below include important tax due dates for individuals, certain payroll tax due dates for employees and employers, and other key due dates for for-profit entities. While not all-inclusive, these are some…
Charity Navigator Launches Impact & Results Beacon
By Richard J. Locastro, CPA, JD, Partner and Director, Nonprofit Tax Charity Navigator has added another beacon as part of the roll out of its new Encompass Rating System – Impact & Results. This follows Charity Navigator’s acquisition of ImpactMatters and identifies high-impact nonprofits who demonstrate “cost-effectiveness”. The Impact & Results beacon currently includes service…
Retirement Plan Options during the COVID-19 Crisis
By Jennifer McCahill, CPA, Partner Individuals and organizations are looking for ways to gain access to cash during this time of financial and economic uncertainty. As Congress and the Administration discuss additional aid packages, we are seeing changes to the traditional regulations that would allow individuals and organizations to access funds through retirement plans. There…