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Tips for Employers Who Outsource Payroll Duties

Many employers outsource their payroll and related tax duties to third-party payers such as payroll service providers and reporting agents. Reputable third-party payers can help employers streamline their business operations by collecting and timely depositing payroll taxes on the employer’s … Continue reading

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State Revenue $87M Higher, Despite Tax Cuts

A new report shows Kansas collected nearly $87 million more in taxes than expected in the fiscal year that ended June 30, despite tax cuts businesses and individuals. The state Revenue Department said that tax collections totaled about $6.2 billion … Continue reading

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Special Tax Benefits for Armed Forces Personnel

If you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the IRS wants you to know about the many tax benefits that may apply to you. Special tax rules apply to military members on active duty, including those serving in combat … Continue reading

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Tips for Taxpayers Who Travel for Charity Work

Do you plan to travel while doing charity work this summer? Some travel expenses may help lower your taxes if you itemize deductions when you file next year. Here are five tax tips the IRS wants you to know about … Continue reading

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Keep Tax and Financial Records Safe in Case of a Natural Disaster

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters are more common in the summer. The IRS encourages you to take a few simple steps to protect your tax and financial records in case a disaster strikes. Here are five tips from … Continue reading

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Job Search Expenses May Lower Your Taxes

Summer is often a time when people make major life decisions. Common events include buying a home, getting married or changing jobs. If you’re looking for a new job in your same line of work, you may be able to … Continue reading

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Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. DOMA (Public Law 104-199). DOMA … Continue reading

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Accountants Liable for Client’s Unpaid Payroll Taxes

Under IRC section 6672, the IRS can collect unpaid payroll taxes from anyone responsible for collecting or paying withheld income and employment taxes, and such person willfully fails to collect or pay them to the IRS. In 1998, William Pintner … Continue reading

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Tax Tips for Newlyweds

Late spring and early summer are popular times for weddings. Whatever the season, a change in your marital status can affect your taxes. Here are several tips from the IRS for newlyweds. It’s important that the names and Social Security numbers … Continue reading

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Report Outlines Changes for IRS To Ensure Accountability, Chart a Path Forward; Immediate Actions, Next Steps Outlined

Internal Revenue Service Principal Deputy Commissioner Danny Werfel today issued a report outlining new actions and next steps to fix problems uncovered with the IRS’ review of tax-exempt applications and improve the wider processes and operations in place at the … Continue reading

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