The IRS has issued guidance to implement the deferral of the employee share of Social Security tax. But employers still have questions and concerns about whether, and how, to implement the deferral.
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Employee Retention Credit
NOTE: Credit not available to small businesses that receive a Paycheck Protection Program Loan. In addition, wages claimed for employees under the Work Opportunity Credit are exempt. The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit against certain payroll taxes equal to 50% of qualified wages a qualifying employer pays to employees after March 12,[ … ]
What to do if your business receives a “no-match” letter
In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The purpose of these letters is to alert employers if there’s a discrepancy between the agency’s files and data reported on W-2 forms, which are given to employees and filed with the IRS. Specifically, they[ … ]
You may have to pay tax on Social Security benefits
During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or self-employment tax. And when you start receiving Social Security benefits, you may be surprised to learn that some of the payments may be taxed. If you’re getting close to retirement age, you may be wondering if your[ … ]
