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Payroll Tax Cut Extended to the End of 2012

The IRS released revised Form 941 enabling employers to properly report the newly-extended payroll tax cut benefiting nearly 160 million workers. Under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, workers will continue to receive larger paychecks for the …

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More Time to Contribute to IRAs in 2012

You have two extra days this year to make contributions to your Individual Retirement Arrangements. That’s because April 15 falls on a weekend and Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia, will be observed on Monday, April …

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Health Insurance Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed

If you’re self-employed and paying for medical, dental or long-term care insurance, the IRS wants to remind you about a special tax deduction for some insurance premiums paid for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Starting in tax year 2011, …

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FAQ: Refund Splits

Question: What is a split refund? Answer: A split refund lets you divide your refund, in any proportion you want, and direct deposit the funds in up to three different accounts with U.S. financial institutions.   Question: What are the …

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Upcoming Tax Deadlines

April Mon 2 Electronically file Forms W-2, W-2G, 1098, 1099, and 8027. Wed 4 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Mar 28-30 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Fri 6 Deposit payroll tax for payments on Mar 31 – Apr 3 if …

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