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Posted by AccountingWEB in Tax, Payroll Tax on 10/07/2011 - 08:38 By Ken Berry The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is extending an olive branch to employers that may have misclassified "employees" as "independent contractors." Under a new initiative announced by the...
This summer Pete McAllister and Dan Kittell presented at a luncheon in cooperation with WealthCare Partners on Social Security. Dan Kittell presented on the beginnings of Social Security and it's history while Pete McAllister presented on Taxation of Social Security...
QuickBooks 2012 – Frequently Asked Questions About Upgrading. QuickBooks 2012 {or any new version for that matter} from QuickBooks users. Each year when Intuit releases a new version of QuickBooks, I’m flooded with a sea of phone calls/emails from QuickBooks users...
Intuit looks to give SMBs a faster way to invoice with QuickBooks Mobile and other business apps for Android smartphones.
IRS announced that the mileage rate will increase 4.5¢. The new mileage rate will be 55.5¢ per mile for business travel from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. The rate for using a car to get medical care will also increase 4.5¢ for the last half of 2011 from 19¢ to...
Congress announced that the FUTA surcharge rate will no longer need to be paid. Employers have paid this surcharge for many years and this .2% will no longer need to be paid. Employers have been paying 6.2% on the first $7000.00 of each employee's annual wages for...
Here is a link to QBlittlesquare.com where you can find all sorts of neat things for QB for the Mac and Mac user. http://www.qblittlesquare.com/
Intuit will be discontinuing support for all versions of QB 2008 on May 31, 2011. If you use payroll, payment solutions (credit card processing), online banking, or the email functionality from within the program, you will need to purchase QB 2011 in order to continue...
The Indiana Department of Revenue wants taxpayers who sent in paper checks for payment of their 2010 income tax liability to anticipate that those checks could take until June 1, 2011 to process. The Department received about 500,000 paper returns and checks after the...
PHISHING EMAIL ALERT You may have received an official looking email from Intuit saying that you will not be able to access your Intuit QuickBooks account with the Intuit Security Tool after April 10th. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK IN THIS EMAIL. This is not a legitimate...
A 401(k) is often thought of as a set-it-and-forget-it kind of account—set a contribution amount, bank on a company match, and let the market do its thing. But if you haven’t checked in on your plan lately, you might be missing out on some significant new features....
Winning new business isn’t just about offering a competitive price. It’s about creating a well-structured and convincing proposal that shows why you’re the best choice for the job. Whether your company is established or still growing, improving your bidding process is...
As we move through 2025, construction businesses are navigating a mix of challenges and fresh opportunities. A steady economic rebound, higher levels of government investment, and rising demand for infrastructure, housing, and commercial development are driving growth...
As the Federal Reserve continues to hold interest rates at elevated levels to combat inflation, consumers face both challenges and opportunities. While borrowing has become more expensive, savers can take advantage of higher yields and rethink their spending habits....
If you use Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp to accept payments for freelance work, side gigs, or online sales, you’ll want to pay close attention to this year’s tax changes. New tax rules are making it harder to fly under the radar, even if you only earn a few thousand...
As markets continue to experience turbulence driven by renewed tariffs, trade tensions, and global uncertainty, you might be rethinking how you save for retirement. One increasingly popular strategy is converting traditional retirement savings into Roth accounts....
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is implementing a major overhaul of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 2025. These changes reflect shifting priorities in data...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a new program as part of its 'Made in America' initiative to boost domestic manufacturing and help small businesses expand. The initiative focuses on two critical areas: cutting regulatory red tape and...
The professional services industry is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, driven by rapid advancements in AI and automation. As firms seek greater efficiency, enhanced decision-making, and improved client service, AI-powered solutions are reshaping how...
If you're self-employed or earn income without tax withholding, you’re likely required to pay quarterly estimated taxes. Missing these payments can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS, but don’t panic—you have options to correct the situation and...