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Mississippi, Texas storm victims get tax relief

Accounting Today

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after March 14 and before April 10 in Mississippi will be abated as long as the tax deposits were made by April 10. In Texas, penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after March 26 and before April 10 will be abated as long as the tax deposits were made by April 10.

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After 'successful' season, new IRS problems loom: TAS

Accounting Today

The service received nearly 141 million individual income tax returns and processed about 138 million this tax season, according to the National Taxpayer Service "Objectives Report to Congress" for Fiscal 2026. Refunds averaged $2,942; slightly more than 81 million refunds were issued via direct deposit.

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Texas flooding, weather victims get tax relief

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2, 2026, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. 15, 2026; Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on July 31, Oct. 31, 2026; Calendar-year partnerships and S corps whose 2024 extensions run out on Sept. Affected individuals and businesses have until Feb. 15, 2025, and Jan.

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How Accounting Automation Can Save Your Business Time and Money

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This could explain the high growth of the accounting software industry, estimated to reach $12 billion by 2026. Accounting automation solutions can handle tasks like depositing funds, calculating pay, syncing with time-tracking software, and managing payroll taxes.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: No solution

Accounting Today

She deposited the refund check into a trust bank account and immediately transferred most of the balance to a separate bank account, both of which she controlled. She and her co-conspirator deposited a second fraudulently obtained $1 million refund check from the IRS, payable to the co-conspirator.

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How Is Payroll Calculated in Singapore?

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Updates to CPF Wage Ceiling (2025) Date OW Ceiling Before Sep 2023 $6,000 1 Sep 2023 $6,300 1 Jan 2024 $6,800 1 Jan 2025 $7,400 1 Jan 2026 $8,000 These increases mean that payroll systems must automatically account for CPF ceiling changes to ensure compliance. From calculations to tax deposits, our in-house team handles everything.

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Year-End Payroll Adjustments in Singapore: A 2025 Guide for Small Business Owners

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Bonuses and Additional Wages Record all year-end bonuses, including Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) Confirm payment dates bonuses paid after 31 Dec 2024 fall into YA 2026 Ensure CPF is applied correctly Additional Wages are subject to a separate CPF ceiling Reconcile year-to-date bonus payments to avoid excess or missed CPF 2.

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