Entries by admin-wxc

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Check tax withholding now to avoid paying future quarterly estimated payments

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who earn wages to use the Tax Withholding Estimator now to adjust their 2023 withholding. People’s tax situations occasionally change through marriage or divorce, adding a child or having one move out on their own. Checking now and making necessary adjustments early in the year may help them avoid […]

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Employer January 31 wage statement deadline almost here

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements. Filing these documents timely prevents late-filing penalties for employers, helps employees file their income tax returns and prevents tax fraud. Employers must file copies of their 2022 Form W-2, Wage and Tax […]

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Deferred Social Security tax payment due Dec. 31

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and self-employed individuals that chose to defer paying part of their 2020 Social Security tax liability that their second annual installment of the deferred amount is due on December 31, 2022. As part of the COVID relief provided during 2020, employers could choose to put off paying the […]

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Get Ready for taxes: What’s new when filing in 2023

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their 2022 federal tax returns. This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. A “Get Ready” page outlines steps taxpayers can take now to make tax filing easier in […]

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Save for retirement now, get a tax credit later

The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income workers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a special tax credit in 2022 and years ahead. The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit, helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to Individual Retirement Arrangements, 401(k) plans […]

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IRS reminds those over age 72 to start withdrawals from IRAs

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those who were born in 1950 or earlier that funds in their retirement plans and individual retirement arrangements face important upcoming deadlines for required minimum distributions to avoid penalties. Required minimum distributions, or RMDs, are minimum amounts that many retirement plan and IRA account owners must generally withdraw annually […]

NEW OFFICE HOURS DURING DECEMBER 2022

We have some important news to share with you regarding a change of schedule for the month of December. During the month of December, we will maintain slightly different office hours. The office will be open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but the office will be closed on Fridays. This change will take […]

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IRS: Interest rates increase for the first quarter of 2023

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2023. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, up from 6% for the quarter that began on October 1.  Here is a complete list of the new […]

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Get Ready now to file your 2022 federal income tax return

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take simple steps before the end of the year to make filing their 2022 federal tax return easier. With a little advance preparation, a preview of tax changes and convenient online tools, taxpayers can approach the upcoming tax season with confidence. Filers can visit the Get Ready webpage […]