Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended into 2012

December 28, 2011 0 Comments 8 tags

WASHINGTON — Nearly 160 million workers will benefit from the extension of the reduced payroll tax rate that has been in effect for 2011. The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation

Six Year-End Tips to Reduce 2011 Taxes

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The IRS wants to remind all taxpayers that with the New Year fast approaching, there is still time for you to take steps that can lower your 2011 taxes. However,

IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving

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WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Some of these changes include

IRS Announces 2012 Standard Mileage Rates, Most Rates Are the Same as in July

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving

IRS Seeks to Return $153 Million in Undelivered Checks to Taxpayers; Recommends e-file, Direct Deposit to Avoid Future Delivery Problems

December 27, 2011 0 Comments 8 tags

Video: Undeliverable Refunds: English | Spanish | ASL Podcast: Undeliverable Refunds WASHINGTON — In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is looking to

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2012

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for Tax Year 2012. In general, many of

Five Reasons You Should Volunteer to Help Prepare Tax Returns

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The Internal Revenue Service is currently seeking volunteers to support partners that provide free tax help to individuals during the tax filing season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and

What Employers Need to Know About Claiming the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

December 19, 2011 0 Comments 0 tags

Many small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for employee health insurance coverage under a qualifying arrangement may be eligible for the small business health care tax

Three Tips for Employers Outsourcing Their Payroll

December 19, 2011 0 Comments 0 tags

Outsourcing payroll duties to third-party service providers can streamline business operations, but the IRS reminds employers that they are ultimately responsible for paying federal tax liabilities. Recent prosecutions of individuals