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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Webcast

Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues  (X1-GPT4-2019-01-WEBNR-205-01)

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

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4 CPE Credits in TX

OVERVIEW

Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. As a result, they have also been subject to employer incentives. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents an overview of employee versus independent contractor criteria, the federal payroll taxes form, Form 1099, and related compliance issues.

DESIGNED FOR

CPAs in public accounting and industry with responsibility for payroll tax compliance.

BENEFITS

  • Distinguish an employee from an independent contractor and understand the relief available to employees who misclassify
  • Understand the withholding requirements for FICA and federal income taxes for Forms W-2 and 1099, including back-up withholding
  • Examine employer requirements regarding Form W-4
  • Understand the gig economy and the payroll tax responsibilities associated with it

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Statutory employees, independent contractors, and possible changes to §530 relief
  • Using SS-8
  • Examine employer requirements regarding Form W-4
  • Payroll Tax Penalties -- Who is a responsible person?
  • Forms W-2, 1099, 1099-NEC, SS-8, W-4, 941, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates
  • Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Deborah Phillips

Deborah A. Phillips, CPA, MST

Surgent Professional Education

Debbie operates her own tax controversy practice, specializing in partnership and S corporation tax law as well as IRS audits and procedures. She has been successful petitioning and resolving tax issues under the jurisdiction of the United States Tax Court. She is proficient in Section 199A provisions and computations as well as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. She prepares all types of tax returns and utilizes her forensic accounting skills for potential IRS criminal prosecution. Having spent more than 32 years at the IRS, Debbie retired from its Large Business and International Division, where she was a senior manager in the Flow-Through Issue Practice Group, which specialized in S corporation and partnership tax. She was the operations and technical assistant to the Deputy Commissioner International; the technical assistant to the Director of PFTG; a territory manager in the retail, food and pharmaceuticals industries; a team manager in the heavy manufacturing industry; and the IRC Section 263A Technical Advisor. Debbie taught accounting and taxation as an adjunct at Delaware State University, Wilmington College and Goldey-Beacom College. She has been a seminar presenter for over 24 years and a textbook author. She regularly receives the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award.

PRICING

$139.00 - Member

$139.00 - Nonmember

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