After months of debate, the next COVID-19 stimulus bill has been finalized. President Biden signed the bill into law on Thursday. One very conspicuous absence is the measure to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour. Democrats attempted to include this
For many new grads and other people entering the workforce for the first time, filling out new hire paperwork can be confusing—what’s a W-4, anyway? New employees should ensure they understand their tax situation and do some planning now, so
When people go through a legal separation or divorce, the change in their relationship status also affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance.
Tax scams are a problem all year long, but tend to be more common right after the filing season is over. Many frustrated taxpayers are trying to resolve issues, especially if they received a balance due notice in the mail.
Anyone who has not yet filed their 2021 tax return, including those who requested an extension, should file as early as possible once they have all their information together. There’s no need to wait until the October deadline. Preparing your
MassHealth has released a draft of an updated Home Health Agency Manual that contains many significant changes. The draft is attached below. MassHealth previously conducted training on updates to the HHA regulations for HHA providers. To ensure your organization understands
What is the WOTC? This long-standing tax benefit encourages employers to hire workers certified as members of any of ten targeted groups facing barriers to employment. With millions of Americans out of work at one time or another since the
All taxpayers who missed Monday’s April 18 tax-filing deadline should file as soon as possible. While taxpayers due a refund receive no penalty for filing late, those who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an extension should file quickly
A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit. Many people engage in hobby activities that turn
Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days for taxpayers who filed electronically and chose direct deposit, some refunds may take longer. The IRS is understaffed and is still dealing with a backlog from last year.
Please read this important update from CMS and share it with your staff: “CMS identified an iQIES system nuance that may affect your HHA’s Services Provided values that are displayed on the HHA Provider Preview reports for the April 2022
