Year-End Tax Credit Checklist for Staffing Firms
As the year draws to a close, staffing firms have an opportunity to optimize tax credit strategies and prepare for a financially successful 2025. Strategic year-end planning—focused on maximizing tax credits, organizing essential documentation, and setting clear goals—can significantly impact your bottom line. MJA & Associates specializes in helping staffing firms navigate these complexities, ensuring […]
The Simplest Way for Staffing Firms to Claim Tax Credits
Claiming tax credits can be particularly complex for staffing firms, given the mix of full-time, part-time, temporary, and temp-to-hire employees. The administrative effort required—managing detailed records, navigating eligibility criteria, and complying with multiple tax regulations—can overwhelm even the most organized staffing firms. But with MJA & Associates, the process becomes straightforward, allowing you to focus […]
The Impact of Tax Law Changes on Staffing Firms and How to Adapt
Tax law changes impact your staffing firm. Examples in 2024 include proposed amendments to corporate tax rates, alterations in tax deductions and credits, and changes in depreciation rules. As a result, you must adapt to these changes to remain compliant. Tax law changes can affect your staffing firm’s tax strategies. For instance, a comprehensive review […]
Understanding the Empowerment Zone Employment Credit (EZEC)
An Empowerment Zone is a specific geographic area with high unemployment levels and poverty. Staffing agencies within these Zones are incentivized to employ residents and claim the Employment Zone Employment Credit (EZEC). The tax credit equals 20% of the first $15,000 of wages paid to eligible employees who live and work within the zone. The […]
State vs. Federal Tax Credits: Which Benefits Staffing Firms More?
Staffing firms might qualify for federal or state tax credits. Understanding which tax credits benefit staffing firms more helps determine which ones to apply for. Eligibility requirements differ for federal and state tax credits. Therefore, staffing firms that qualify for these credits should begin the application process today. Federal or State Hiring Credits Hiring and […]
Do You Understand Form 5884?
When it comes to tax optimization, businesses continuously seek avenues to enhance returns while adhering to regulatory mandates. The Work Opportunity Credit (WOTC) emerges as a potent tool in this endeavor, incentivizing employers to hire from targeted groups facing employment barriers. At the core of leveraging this credit lies Form 5884, a pivotal document streamlining […]