All employers must complete and retain Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for every person they hire for employment after Nov. 6, 1986, in the U.S. as long as the person works for pay or other type of payment. The standard Form I-9 must be used for employees hired on or after Nov. 28, 2011. Form I-9, […]
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed an emergency $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill which the President signed into law December 27, 2020. Highlights include: Additional 2020 recovery rebates for individuals. The provision provides a refundable tax credit in the amount of $600 per eligible family member. The credit is $600 per taxpayer ($1,200 […]
Small businesses and self-employed individuals often tune out when conversations or articles about pension plans come up. That’s just for big business, they think, not for little guys like us. But small firms can tap into the tax breaks of pension plans more easily than they might imagine. Pension plans provide tax deductions for the […]
Every employer engaged in a trade or business who pays remuneration, including noncash payments of $600 or more for the year (all amounts if any income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld) for services performed by an employee must file a Form W-2 for each employee (even if the employee is related to the […]
IRS explains Identity theft is a serious threat to business, partnership, estate and trust filers. Thieves may steal sensitive information to file a fraudulent tax return for a refund or to commit other crimes. All taxpayers must be alert and on guard at all times. It is important to take strong security measures to protect […]
