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Using EFTPS – Two Tips to Avoid Mistakes

By Maesz

More advice from the IRS on EFTPS for those of you with employees– While using EFTPS is simple, secure and convenient, there are common mistakes that can cause delays and result in late posting of payments, which may lead to penalties. Avoid these mistakes by remembering the following tips: Using your legal company name can […]

September 18, 2006 Filed Under: finance, tax matters Tagged With: maesz

Verify Social Security Numbers Online

By Maesz

The Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) allows you to match the name and Social Security number of employees you hire with Social Security’s records. Go to http://www.socialsecurity.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm to use SSNVS. You have two options for using SSNVS: You can directly key up to 10 names/Social Security numbers at atime onto Social Security’s website with […]

September 11, 2006 Filed Under: tax matters Tagged With: maesz

EFTPS e-mail scam

By Maesz

For those of you who use the EFTPS, this is apparently becoming more of a problem so be aware! If you don’t even know what the EFTPS is, you can probably skip this. ………IR-2006-116, July 19, 2006 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new e-mail […]

September 9, 2006 Filed Under: tax matters Tagged With: maesz

Straight from the horse’s mouth !

By Maesz

All of this comes straight from the Internal Revenue Service. In fact, I blatantly cut and pasted the pertinent part of the IRS Bulletin. Please read carefully and take heed. Pay particular attention to the steps and precautions the IRS is trying to put into place. Simple Steps Can Prevent Tax Scams as Private Debt […]

August 25, 2006 Filed Under: tax matters Tagged With: maesz

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