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The problem posed by payee’s reluctant to divulge their name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) is a common one. So what should you do in response? 

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More states than ever are seeking to assert their taxing authority over out-of-state companies doing in-state business regardless of whether those companies have a physical presence in the state. Are you prepared to respond?

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There have been a number of huge changes in 1099 reporting laws as of late. Here's a reminder regarding one of the most important as we enter a very abbreviated and hectic filing season.

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As seems to be the case in recent years, the IRS is making changes to deadlines for key information returns; this time to Forms 1095 statements. Read on for what you need to know as this year's upcoming hectic filing season takes further shape.

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With all the news of late involving the accelerated filing season, new restrictions on requests for extensions, and more - it is nice to see that the concerns of AP pro's have been taken into account regarding at least one information return.

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If your organization is an applicable large employer, you must report information about the health care coverage offered to your full-time employees. Here are several tips to help you correctly file Forms 1094/1095:

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Filing season is fast approaching. Please remember that you are facing accelerated filing deadlines for the biggest information reporting forms. This month's subscriber article offers a reminder as to what you need to know.

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You generally must include fringe benefits in an employee's gross income. But what about "de minimis" benefits? This week, let's take a look at one such situation.

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Last month the IRS updated the W-8IMY, making three big changes that are important for you to understand going into filing season. This is the first big update to the form in a couple of years. This week, let's take a look at each of them.

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When collecting data, and as part of your IRS required due diligence efforts, you must be alert to indications that your payee is not a U.S. person for tax reporting purposes and, therefore, subject to the Form 1042-S reporting and withholding rules.

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