Article Highlights:
Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to New Retirement Plans
Retirement Plan Qualifications
Employer Qualifying Contributions
Employer Eligibility
Phase-Out Based on Number of Employees
Employee Qualifications
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) emerged as a vital financial lifeline for businesses. However, as the IRS intensifies its scrutiny of ERC claims, it has unveiled five new warning signs that businesses…
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Article Highlights:
The Fundamental Differences
The Perils of Misclassification
Section 530 Relief
The Role of Form SS-8
States Impact on Classification
Navigating Misclassification
In the evolving landscape of the modern…
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Article Highlights:
ERC Background.
TV Promoters and Marketeers.
IRS Programs to Withdraw Erroneous Claims.
ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program.
How to Apply for the Voluntary Disclosure Program.
ERC Claim Withdrawal Program.
The…
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Article Highlights:
Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB)
Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI)
Accident and Health Benefits
Flexible Spending Arrangement
Exclusion for Qualified Employee Discounts
Dependent Care Assistance…
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Article Highlights:
Combating Dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims
New Voluntary Disclosure Program
Employer Benefits
Applying for the New Voluntary Disclosure Program
When the 80% is Due
Installment Payment Plan
…
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Article Highlights:
Distinguishing Employee and Independent Contractor
State Legislation
Federal Guidelines
Partners
Advantages of Independent Contractor Status
Form SS-8
SE Tax
Form 8919
Penalties for Misclassifying…
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According to one recent study, replacing an employee who has left your business can cost between 50% to 60% of that person's salary. This is why it's virtually always more expensive to hire a new person than it is to simply retain one of your…
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Article Highlights:
Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Special Rule for Military Spouses
Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Group Term Life Insurance
Qualified Employee Discounts
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Article Highlights:
Non-statutory Option
Wage Income
Statutory (Incentive) Options
Capital Gains
Alternative Minimum Tax
Many companies, as an incentive to employees to help grow the companies’ market value, will offer…
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