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Do You Have a Nanny or Household Employee? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date on Tax Requirements

By wscpa | November 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many families to rethink their child care situation. Nannies became a popular choice for many, as they decreased the risk of sending children to child care centers and provided the benefit of helping those same children…
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Congress Has Approved the Infrastructure Bill: What’s In It For You?

By wscpa | November 11, 2021
The long-awaited $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) received the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval Friday, November 5, 2021, to provide funding for improvements to highways, bridges, and other road safety measures. The bill also offers plans to…
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IRS Temporarily Expands List of Tax Forms Eligible for E-signatures

By wscpa | October 20, 2021
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS expanded its electronic signatures program to include many more forms that historically needed a wet signature. The expansion is intended to make things easier for tax professionals and their clients, while in-person…
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Making a Family File

By wscpa | October 19, 2021
One of the most difficult things for a family to deal with after the death of a loved one is sorting through the endless paperwork needed to get the estate in order. It is important that your documents are in…
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IRS releases W-2 reporting requirements for qualified leave in 2021

By wscpa | October 18, 2021
The IRS recently issued Notice 2021-53, providing guidance on reporting qualified leave and sick wages to employees. Qualified sick and leave wages are those that are defined by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was amended by the…
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Don’t overlook the Employee Retention Credit

By wscpa | September 2, 2021
Note: We are closely monitoring H.R. 3684, known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Senate has approved the infrastructure bill and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration as of the publication. The infrastructure bill would…
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Seven tax strategies that save small businesses money

By wscpa | August 20, 2021
Taxes are a constant for any business. They come due every year, whether you have a  profitable year or are in times of economic downturn. Planning for your taxes is an important business function, as it allows you to make…
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Understanding Your Cash Flow and Financial Statements

By wscpa | August 18, 2021
As a business owner, it is important to be able to read and understand the accounting terms found in your financial statements. Once you understand the basics of financial statements, you can interpret what they mean to your organization’s financial…

Walter & Shuffain Recognized as a 2021 IPA Top 200 Firm

By wscpa | August 18, 2021
Inside Public Accounting (IPA) has named Walter & Shuffain, P.C. (Walter & Shuffain) a 2021 Top 200 Firm. This is the first year that the firm has broken into the Top 200, having been listed in the Top 300 for…
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Understanding How the R&D Tax Credit Can Offset Payroll Taxes

By wscpa | July 15, 2021
Start-ups and small businesses customarily incur expenditures that may qualify for Research & Development (R&D) tax credits, but generally, these businesses don’t have the taxable profit needed to take advantage of the credit. Qualifying small businesses can apply all or…

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