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The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $160,200 for 2023 (up from $147,000 for 2022). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax.

You and your small business are likely to incur a variety of local transportation costs each year. There are various tax implications for these expenses.

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

The federal government's Employee Retention Credit proved to be a lifeline for many businesses and their employees. The eligibility rules were complex and changed over time, as noted in an extensive IRS chart. Not all owners may have been able to figure out whether they were eligible; however, the IRS is giving them a break: Even though the program has ended, employers are still able to file for tax relief retroactively.

Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases, requires organizations to report the full magnitude of their long-term lease obligations on their balance sheets — a historic first. For private companies and nonprofits, the changes take effect this year. Public entities adopted the rules in 2019. While the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) conducts its post-implementation review of the new-and-improved lease standard, the guidance is concurrently being adopted by private organizations.

In today’s tough job market and economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help employers. Many business owners are hiring and should be aware that the WOTC is available to employers that hire workers from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment. The credit is worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee ($4,800, $5,600, and $9,600 for certain veterans and $9,000 for “long-term family assistance recipients”). It’s generally limited to eligible employees who begin work for the employer before January 1, 2026.

Did you know that 45% of tax executives say they are not involved in supply chain planning?

That’s according to BDO’s 2022 Tax Outlook Survey, which found that business leaders do not always consult with their tax departments on decisions that can affect their companies’ total tax liability.

But do tax executives really need to be involved in supply chain planning?

Businesses operating across state lines must determine the amount of their income that is subject to tax in each state. Generally, this is done using what is known as “formulary apportionment.” Given that states regulate the apportionment methods they allow and are not required to use a uniform approach, the varying methods — especially the different ways states source and weight a taxpayer’s sales activities — may result in excessive taxation overall. Multi-state businesses should review the apportionment options and rules in the states and localities where they are taxable for potential opportunities to reduce their tax bill and to ensure they are reporting and paying the correct amount of tax.

In today’s volatile market conditions, it’s important to review your accounts receivable ledger and consider writing off stale, uncollectible accounts. The methods that you’ve used in the past to evaluate bad debts may no longer make sense. Here’s how to keep your allowance up to date.

Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your small business taxes for this year and next. The standard year-end approach of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize taxes will likely produce the best results for most businesses, as well as bunching deductible expenses into this year or next to maximize their tax value.