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Articles by Brent A. Songer

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Brent Songer is a Tax Manager for BeachFleischman with over seven years of experience in public accounting. He is a CPA with licenses to practice in Arizona, North Carolina, and Ohio.

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Brent Songer

Employers: In 2023, the Social Security wage base is going up

October 28, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites FICA, FICA wages, social security, tax planning

Business owners and their employees may not have to pay Social Security tax on ALL of their wages. Amounts above a certain threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Here’s how the 2023 “wage base” will affect your payroll.

The Inflation Reduction Act includes wide-ranging tax provisions

August 15, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites ARPA, BBBA, climate change, Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits, tax planning

The Inflation Reduction Act is about to become law. Learn how its tax provisions might affect you.

Weathering the storm of rising inflation

July 14, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites inflation, tax planning

Business owners: When it rains, it pours. Inflation may be putting a damper on economic optimism, but there are ways to brighten your horizons.

The standard business mileage rate will increase for the second half of 2022

June 15, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites mileage deduction, standard mileage rate, vehicle-related deductions

Because of the soaring price of gasoline, the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of 2022 from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile.

Businesses: Prepare for the lower 1099-K filing threshold

May 18, 2022 June 28, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites 1099-K, ARPA

Starting with the 2022 tax year, filing and receiving 1099-K forms will be much more complicated for many businesses and self-employed individuals.

New tax reporting requirements for payment apps could affect you

February 4, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites 1099-K, ARPA, PSE

If you receive payments through services such as Venmo or PayPal, be aware that there are new tax reporting requirements beginning this year.

Recent Arizona Tax Law Changes

February 1, 2022 March 1, 2022 Brent A. Songer SALT proposition 208, small business tax, tax planning

Have you considered if you would benefit from Arizona’s recent tax law changes related to small business income?

Get Ready to File Your 2021 Tax Returns

January 27, 2022 March 1, 2022 Brent A. Songer Tax Bites tax filing status, tax returns

Here are some items to consider for getting ahead on filing 2021 tax returns in 2022.

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