Payroll Tax Rates and Contribution Limits for 2023
Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2023. Social Security tax In 2023, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2% for employers and employees, unchanged from 2022. The Social Security wage base is $160,200 for employers and employees, increasing from $147,000 in 2022. Self-employed people must pay 12.4% on the first $160,200. Medicare tax In […]
When You Might Be Contacted by the IRS
The IRS reaches out in multiple ways. Most IRS contacts will come through regular mail delivered by the USPS. When might the IRS initiate direct contact with you? What are the limited circumstances that prompt the IRS to come to your home or business? Doing so will be part of a collection investigation, an audit or an […]
Inherited IRA Rules Altered by the SECURE Act
If you find yourself in a position where you recently inherited an IRA, you might feel as though you’re at a crossroads filled with many planning tasks pertaining to estates, finances and taxes. According to IRS regulations instituted in 2020 (with significant updates later), the majority of beneficiaries who inherit IRAs must withdraw their portion […]
IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2024
In the recently released Rev. Proc. 2023-23, the IRS has made annual inflation adjustments to health savings accounts: The HSA catchup contribution limit for those age 55 and older is set by statute at $1,000 and remains unchanged. What’s behind the changes The Society for Human Resource Management noted that the annual contribution limits are […]
What To Know About the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit
In August, the IRS posted new guidance for current and future owners of electric vehicles, outlining the tax benefits available. If you are interested in claiming the tax credit available under section 30D (EV credit) for purchasing a new electric vehicle after Aug. 16, 2022 (which is the date that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was […]
Annual Tax Adjustments for 2023
The Internal Revenue Service has released the tax year 2023 annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Here are some of the key changes. Standard deduction The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly for tax year 2023 rises to $27,700, which is up $1,800 […]
