Category Payroll

Is QuickBooks Desktop going away?

QuickBooks Desktop 2021 will be discontinued on May 31, 2024. Newer versions of QuickBooks Desktop are not (yet) impacted by the discontinuation notice. What does this mean for you if you are currently using QuickBooks Desktop 2021? After May 31st,…

Payroll Preparedness for Year-End

As the end of the year approaches, it is important to make sure that your payroll information is up to date and you are prepared to start the new year with any updates. With some planning and review of this…

Mismatches – IRS Notice CP-2100A

Issuing 1099’s in January may seem like it was months ago but eventually the IRS sorts through all of the forms and is able to identify mismatches or missing information on the 1099’s that were issued.  For many businesses, the…

Hello New 2020 Federal W-4

As promised, the IRS released the final version of the new Federal W-4 form for use starting in 2020.   Recall that a W-4 is a form filled out by an employee to tell the employer how much to withhold…

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is a federal tax credit that gives employers an incentive to hire workers in target categories.  These target groups are considered individuals that have “significant barriers to employment”.  The program allows employers to…

Iowa did WHAT!?

 For the first time since 2006, Iowa has changed the withholding tables. The changes are designed to align with recent changes in the state tax laws.  Use the link below to see the most current withholding tax tables.  There are…

Perplexed by Payroll Taxes??

Payroll taxes can seem like a maze with many twists and turns and you may feel like you are at a dead end.  The key to breaking through this initial confusion is to identify two different paths related to payroll…