2023 – 4th Quarter Estimated Tax Reminder

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This is a reminder that your 4th quarter estimated taxes are due on or before January 15, 2024. Please note that this is a reminder being sent to all clients, so if it does not apply to you because you are not required to make estimated payments or if you have already made the payments, […]

IRS Expands Electronic Filing Requirements For Tax Returns

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On February 23, 2023, the IRS significantly expanded electronic filing requirements for tax returns. Employers filing 10 or more returns of any type on or after January 1, 2024, must now submit returns electronically instead of via paper filings. The previous threshold was 250 or more returns. This memo focuses on the most common type […]

Departure of Lex, Our Longstanding Administrative Assistant

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Dear all, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you of a significant change within our firm that may have already come to your attention. After an incredible 40 years of dedicated service, our esteemed Administrative Assistant, Lex, has retired. Lex has been an integral part of our organization, serving […]

2022 Filing and Payment Deadlines Extended to November 16

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On October 16, 2023, the IRS and FTB announced that the tax year 2022 federal and California income tax filing and payment due date will be further postponed until November 16, 2023. This postponement is again for victims of the California winter storms and includes individuals and businesses who reside in, or whose principal place […]

IRS to Stop Processing Employee Retention Tax Credit Claims

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The IRS issued a notice last Thursday ordering an immediate stop to processing all new claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). This comes amid a surge of questionable claims and concerns about aggressive marketing to ineligible taxpayers. Here are the highlights that you should be aware of: Immediate moratorium through at least the […]

Updates on Deadline Extensions for Californians Impacted by Winter Storms

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The IRS and FTB have recently granted additional tax relief to eligible Californians due to the winter storms. As provided in our January announcement, federal and state tax relief measures were enacted to give Californians until May 15, 2023 to file individual and business tax returns and make required payments. The deadline has now been […]

2023 Inflation Adjustments for Estate and Gift Tax

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The IRS recently announced the tax year 2023 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions as detailed in Revenue Procedure 2022-38. Included in the list of tax changes are increases for estate and gift tax exemptions, providing additional tax planning opportunities for the new year. Unified Credit Against Estate & Gift Tax For […]

2023 Paychex Tax Bulletin

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This tax bulletin provides you with tax information for 2023 and reminders about Forms W-4, W-5, and I-9. We have included a separate bulletin with information for your employees. Please post the employee bulletin in an area where your employees can easily see it. Download