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IRS Offers Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the IRS have taken action to aid those affected by the storm. It has postponed various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting in late October to February 1, 2013. These include:

  • Fourth quarter individual estimated tax payment
  • Payroll and excise tax returns
  • Tax-exempt organizations required to file Form 990 with a deadline between October 31, 2012 and January 31, 2013

In addition, the IRS is waiving failure-to-deposit penalties for federal payroll and excise tax deposits normally due on or after the disaster area start date. Taxpayers now have until November 26, 2012 to remit and avoid penalties.

Thus far, IRS filing and payment relief applies to Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union counties in New Jersey. To view included counties in New York and Connecticut or for more information click here: IRS Tax Relief for NJ, NY & CT Hurricane Sandy Victims

NJ Court Rules: Non-Immigrant Workers Ineligible for Unemployment Benefits

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Under N.J.S.A. 43:21-4(c), to be eligible for unemployment benefits one must be “available for work”. An interesting question arose in Mukatoff v Board of Review with regard to non-immigrant workers.

 In order to work as a non-immigrant one must obtain a written work authorization from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To obtain this authorization one must present appropriate documentation by the prospective employer. Once authorized by the DHS, he or she may only work for that identified employer. This poses a question. If that non-immigrant is subsequently laid off, does the lack of authorization to work for another employer exclude one from being considered “available for work” and therefore disqualify them from receiving unemployment benefits? [Read more…] about NJ Court Rules: Non-Immigrant Workers Ineligible for Unemployment Benefits

NJ DOL Employer Contribution Deadline -Aug 22nd!

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 Beginning 2012, employers no longer receive an annual paper Notice of Employer Contribution Rates. Instead, the notice is now accessible through the Tax Web Enabled System (TWES). As a result of this change, it’s urgent that you check your TWES account as soon as possible. The new rates were posted as early as July 23, and there’s a 30 day deadline (from the date of “mailing”) to make a voluntary contribution. In many circumstances a voluntary contribution represents an excellent opportunity to reduce labor costs.  For more information regarding TWES check out our blog at: http://ua-cpas.com/blog/2012/01/nj-unemployment-rate-notice/ [Read more…] about NJ DOL Employer Contribution Deadline -Aug 22nd!

Employee Vs. Independent Contractor Status is Focus of New IRS Template

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Should you be classified as an employee or independent contractor? This is an issue that has drawn a lot of attention from the IRS lately, as more employers have been trying to cut costs and classify employees as independent contractors thereby avoiding thepayroll taxes. To clarify how one determines his or her status the IRS has released Publication 1779, which looks at three areas: behavioral control, financial control, and the relationship of the parties to determine worker classification.

To view the template, click here: Employee Vs Independent Contractor Status

 

 

New In 2011: IRS Adds 1099 Questions

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If your business paid $600 or more in 2011 to a landlord, accountant, lawyer or any other entity that requires a Form 1099 , you should be aware of an important change in the 2011 individual and corporate business tax returns. The IRS has added two questions to the business income tax returns (both to the Schedule C on the 1040 and the Forms 1120 and 1065): [Read more…] about New In 2011: IRS Adds 1099 Questions

NJ Employer Contribution Rate Notice Now Available Online

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Beginning fiscal year 2012/2013, employers will no longer receive an annual paper Notice of Employer Contribution Rates. Instead, it will now be accessible through the Tax Web Enabled System (TWES). This change will enable employers to get their contribution rates much sooner. The TWES also provides the employer with valuable information such as account status, payment history, open balance, delinquent reports and more. To set up a TWES account, go to NJ Employer Contribution Rate  and follow the instructions. The employer must establish the administrator account first; creating a user account is optional.