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Cormier & Rea announce additional office at 483 Summer St, Ste 2000, Arlington, MA

Internal Revenue Service Webinars

All webinars:

  • Free
  • Less than an hour long
  • Begin at the following times: 2:00 p.m. Eastern; 1:00 p.m. Central; Noon Mountain; 11:00 a.m. Pacific
  • End with a live Q&A segment with IRS subject matter experts
  • Do not offer continuing education credits for viewing

 

Check them out:

 

  1. Tax Tips for your New Business

Monday May 2

Topics include:

  • Is it a business or hobby?
  • Selecting a business structure
  • Understanding business taxes
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • How to choose a tax preparer
  • Where to go for IRS help

 

Register: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/14468

 

 

  1. Staying Afloat: Planning for Emergencies Before they Happen

Tuesday May 3

Topics include:

  • Business continuity planning
  • How to create an emergency plan
  • Employee preparedness
  • Payroll continuity and supply chain protection
  • Protecting your records and data
  • What happens after an emergency is declared
  • IRS resources to help you plan

 

Register: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/14492

 

 

  1. Worker Classification: Employee or Independent Contractor?

(Webinar in Spanish; Este seminario será transmitido en español.)                                                                                            

Wednesday May 4

Topics include:

  • Difference between an employee and independent contractor
  • Common law rules
  • Form SS-8
  • Employment tax obligations
  • Voluntary Classification Settlement Program

 

Register: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/14546

 

 

  1. Tip Reporting and Tips vs. Service Charges                 

Thursday May 5

Topics include:

  • Tip recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities for both employers and employees
  • Understanding the difference between tips and service charges
  • How and when to file Form 8027 – Employer’s Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips

 

Register: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/14436

 

 

Stay in-the-know on the go! View IRS webinars on smartphones and tablets.

Find these events archived on www.irsvideos.gov about three weeks after they air.

 

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