Employee Retention Credit Fraud Remains a Top Risk
The IRS has warned taxpayers about pandemic relief fraud before. Employee retention credit fraud is now so widespread that the IRS added it to its annual list of Dirty Dozen tax scams.
IRS Significantly Expands Mandatory e-Filing Requirements for Business Income Tax and Informational Returns Starting in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued significant final regulations requiring most businesses to begin electronically filing certain kinds of business income tax and informational returns starting in 2024 for any returns first due after January 1, 2024.
New IRS Guidance on the Taxability of Special State Tax Payments Paid in 2022
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance clarifying the federal taxability of special one-time tax rebates and refunds issued by 21 states in 2022, including South Carolina and Virginia.
Retirement Tax Planning for Medicare Premiums
High-income retirees pay more in monthly Medicare premiums, but with careful planning – and an appeal when necessary – the premiums can potentially be reduced.
Increase in Social Security Wage Base, Wage Caps and Benefit Amounts Announced for 2023
The Social Security Administration recently announced their annual inflation changes to the Social Security wage base, annual wage cap, and benefit amounts that will be effective January 1, 2023. These 2023 inflation increases are the largest percentage increases since 1981 and the fourth-largest increase ever for the Social Security program.
IRS Warns of Employee Retention Credit Fraud
The IRS recently warned employers to beware of advertisements and solicitations that promise tax refunds that seem too good to be true. They promise business owners lucrative tax refunds from the Employee Retention Credit through filing amended payroll tax returns.
IRS Announces Significant Annual Inflation Adjustments for over 60 Tax Provisions for 2023
The IRS announced its annual inflation adjustments on October 18 in Revenue Procedure 2022-38. As expected due to soaring inflation over the past year, the tax adjustments are significant this year with most adjustments increasing around 6 to 7 percent.
IRS Provides Tax Relief and Tax Filing Postponement for Taxpayers in North Carolina and South Carolina due to Hurricane Ian
IRS announces new Hurricane Ian tax relief and a new February 15, 2023 tax deadline for all individuals and businesses in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Inflation Reduction Act and Its Impact on ACA Healthcare Premium Tax Credits
Millions of Americans will avoid paying more for healthcare next year, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Employers need to be aware of potentially higher penalties related to the family glitch, and individuals can take steps to project income and avoid paying back excess tax credits.
South Carolina Tax Rate Cuts and Rebate in New SC Budget
South Carolina’s new $13.8 billion budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year includes a significant rate reduction and tax rebate checks for residents.