This article was published by the SSA. As Congress works to pass a new federal budget, the government is currently shut down. We know this raises questions. We have answers to the most commonly asked questions about how the shutdown impacts you. Will the Shutdown Affect Payments? No, it will not affect payments. If you receive [...]
Make sure you're ready for year-end! If you’ve already paid employees this year, you’ll need to tell QuickBooks which payroll taxes you’ve paid so far. This keeps QuickBooks from paying any taxes you’ve already paid. Before you start, you’ll need to have your tax payment receipts or payroll liability reports from your previous payroll service showing [...]
This article was published by the IRS. A change in a couple’s marital status, such as a separation or divorce, affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married, for tax filing purposes, until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance. Update tax withholding When a taxpayer divorces or separates, a new [...]
This IRS webinar specifies the U.S. income tax obligations of U.S. citizens and residents abroad; lists the requirements for claiming the foreign earned income exclusion; and summarizes the U.S. employment tax obligations of U.S. citizens and residents abroad. This is a topic that can cause a lot of confusion among taxpayers, especially among those living or [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Below are descriptions of new provisions from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025. “No Tax on Tips” New deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, employees and self-employed individuals may deduct qualified tips [...]
