News and Events
MSA Receives Best Employers in NC Award
We are excited to share that we have been named as a Best Employers in North Carolina for 2022 among medium-sized companies in this statewide survey and awards program. Business North Carolina worked with DataJoe market research company to survey employers and employees throughout the state through topics such as engagement, leadership, training, organizational health, work-life balance, pay, benefits, […]
MSA Employees Run Local Races
Employees enjoyed amazing weather to run the Baker’s Dozen 5K that was held in Newton this fall. Congratulations to Greg, Kelly, Cameron and Morgan! We would like to say a special congratulations to Cameron for receiving a 2nd place medal in the 20 – 29 male division! Erica Brown participated in the Hunger Walk 5K […]
Have You Received a Notice of Change in Filing Frequency From the NCDOR?
On October 5, 2022, the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) began mailing a Notice of Change in Filing Frequency – Income Tax Withholding to affected taxpayers. If you received this notice, beginning January 1, 2023, you must begin filing and paying North Carolina income tax withholding in accordance with the new filing frequency assigned to you. This notice […]
Deadline Approaching for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Applications – 10/31/22
Are you a public service employee? If so, you may qualify for expanded student loan debt forgiveness. PSLF workers are those who have worked for nonprofits, in the military, or federal, state, tribal, or local governments. The special relief requires PSLF workers to have 10 years of public service and to have made 120 monthly payments. There may be […]
Have You Received an IRS CP2100 or CP2100A Notice?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing CP2100 & CP2100A notices that alert employers of errors and discrepancies that may require backup withholding from future payments. If you have changed your business address, be sure to alert the agency. Click here to update your address www.irs.gov/addresschange or here to read about about what to do when you […]
What NC Companies Need to Know About ITIN Contractors
ITIN Contractors – What NC Companies Need to Know to Minimize Risk Do you have contractors you are paying to perform services in your business that have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assigned to them by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Are you withholding the required 4% North Carolina (NC) taxes on their payments for […]
Welcome Nicole and Jesse!
Nicole Silvera Andrade, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, recently joined our governmental audit team as a staff accountant. Previously, she worked in the administrative area of the Andres Bello Foundation. Nicole recently graduated from the Andres Bello Catholic University with a bachelor’s degree in public accounting. She is a talented volleyball player, enjoys dancing, listening to music, […]
IRS Penalty Relief Refunds for Certain 2019 and 2020 Tax Returns
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be assisting struggling taxpayers that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing penalty relief. This relief will be given to most people and businesses who filed certain 2019 and 2020 returns late. To qualify for this relief, any eligible tax returns, not already filed, must be filed on or […]
Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
September is National Preparedness Month – Are you ready for a natural disaster? It is that time of year when hurricanes are more prevalent. Do you have an emergency preparedness plan in place? Now is the time to create or update a solid plan before a disaster comes your way! Please click here to learn how to […]
President Signs Inflation Reduction Act
On August 7, 2022, the United States House of Representatives approved the Inflation Reduction Act and the President signed this on August 16, 2022. The new law includes several tax provisions, numerous tax incentives for clean energy sources, and increased IRS funding. Among its tax provisions are a 15% minimum tax on large corporations that […]