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4 ideas that may help reduce your 2023 tax bill
If you’re concerned about your 2023 tax bill, there may still be time to reduce it. Here are four quick strategies that may help you trim your taxes before year end. 1. Accelerate deductions and/or defer income. Certain tax deductions are claimed for the year of payment, such as the mortgage interest deduction. So, if you…
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A refresher on the trust fund recovery penalty for business owners and executives
One might assume the term “trust fund recovery penalty” has something to do with estate planning. It’s important for business owners and executives to know better. In point of fact, the trust fund recovery penalty relates to payroll taxes. The IRS uses it to hold accountable “responsible persons” who willfully withhold income and payroll taxes from…
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New E-Filing Requirement for W-2s and 1099s
By: Alexandra Tennant The IRS has issued a new e-filing requirement that businesses may not be aware of starting in 2023. Businesses – including self-employed taxpayers – will now be required to e-file their information returns if they total ten or more. For example, if a business has five employees (five W-2s) and six 1099s…
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Pass-Through Entity Tax-What Does It Mean For Me?
By: Trey Suttle, CPA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) made a major change to the amount of state and local taxes paid that could be deducted on an individual’s income tax return. Prior to the legislation, there was no cap on the amount of state and local taxes paid that could…
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Managing Inventory during a Supply Chain Shortage
By: Anthony Cornell, CPA Construction inventory management involves overseeing the materials, equipment, and supplies required for a construction project and is crucial for businesses to ensure smooth operations and prevent disruptions. Effectively managing inventory during a supply chain shortage requires strategic planning, proactive measures, and flexibility. Supply chain shortages can have significant impacts on businesses,…
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New Employer WV Unemployment Reporting Requirements Coming in 2024
By: Saundra Uy, CPA, CVA, CGMA Did you know that employers must report Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) codes, job titles and county worked to WorkForce West Virginia beginning in the first quarter of 2024? In June of 2022, West Virginia State passed SB 548 requiring employers to report this new information in their quarterly reports…
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The Nanny-Tax: Here’s How It Might Impact You
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations.…
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Guide to Job Costing for Construction Contractors
By: Sarah Murphy As a construction contractor, mastering the art of job costing is essential for the success and profitability of your projects. Accurate job costing allows you to understand the proper expenses associated with each project, make informed decisions, and optimize resource allocation. Below are three crucial aspects of job costing: committed costs, work-in-progress…
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2023 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting Deadlines and Potential Penalties
By: Drema Foster, PAFM As we’re closing in on 2024, employers must be aware of the most recent changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting. Since 2015, employers have been able to file their Forms 1094-C and 1095-C by paper rather than electronically if they were filing less than 250 returns. However, beginning in 2024,…
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Escheatment 2023: What You Need to Know
By: Randy Cole With recent changes to unclaimed property laws in West Virginia, now is a good time for a refresher on the escheatment laws currently in place to ensure your bank is in compliance. Notable changes to laws over the last few years include reduced dormancy periods for certain property types and guidelines on…
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