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Connecticut DRS to Issue Tax Refunds as Debit Cards
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services announced on January 30, 2012 the distribution of refund debit cards for most income taxpayers who do not choose direct deposit.
Read more: Connecticut DRS to Issue Tax Refunds as Debit CardsConnecticut Sales Tax Increase
New Tax Rates
The following tax rates are in effect as of July 1, 2011:
Read more: Connecticut Sales Tax IncreasePayroll Tax Cut to Boost Take-Home for Most Workers
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service has released instructions to help employers implement the 2011 cut in payroll taxes.
Read more: Payroll Tax Cut to Boost Take-Home for Most WorkersImportant Withholding Tax Information for Employers
Recently enacted legislation makes significant changes to Section 12-700(a) of the General Statutes retroactive to January 1, 2011. Employers and taxpayers need to perform catch-up withholding for the current tax year. The following is a brief overview of the changes which may affect your employees:
Read more: Important Withholding Tax Information for EmployersNew Legislation Concerning Business and Payroll
Legislation signed into law earlier this year makes two new credits available to employers.
IRS New Registration, Testing and Continuing Education Requirements for Tax Return Preparers
[UPDATE] New regulations require all paid tax return preparers (including attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents) to apply for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). There are continuing education requirements and IRS will monitor the activities of all tax return preparers with PTIN's. Read more: IRS New Registration, Testing and Continuing Education Requirements for Tax Return Preparers
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Tax Tips Small Business
Tax Credit Available for Hiring Certain Employees
Work Opportunity Tax Credit saves employers tax dollarsThe Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers who hire individuals from one of nine targeted groups. Recent legislation extended the credit through August 31, 2011. To take the credit, the employee(s) you hire must be from one of the following targeted groups: Read more...
Small Business Quick Tip
| If you are a self-employed taxpayer, you may deduct 100 percent of your health insurance premiums from your income. The deduction for health insurance premiums does not reduce your self-employment tax, however. |
Tax Tips Personal
Public Safety Officers Get a Tax Break
Tax savings for health care costsBeginning in 2007, retired public safety officers, or those who have separated from service due to disability, get a tax break for health care costs. If you are a retired public safety officer, Read more...
Personal Quick Tip
| Go to your tax appointment well organized. Have all your income statements such as W-2s and 1099s separate from your expenses. Make sure you have all the proper social security numbers for dependents, as well as their names as they appear on their social security card. Careful organization will save you time come tax season. |