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Budgeting for 2023: Federal, State, and Incentive Considerations
Learn what Federal and State payroll tax changes are coming in 2023, plus tips for setting up your production in an incentive state, and more!
December 9, 2022

Accounting teams are preparing 2023 budgets, and there are a slew of employment tax changes coming at the State and Federal level to account for. So, the experts at Entertainment Partners want to help you take actionable steps to prepare for the year ahead and have a smooth transition.
Join Becky Harshberger, VP and Payroll Tax Practice Leader, and her special guest, Joseph Chianese, SVP and Production Incentives Practice Leader, as they review Federal and State-by-State changes coming in 2023, tips for setting up your production in an incentive state or foreign location and some best practices. (Runtime: 1 hr 7 min)
Topic: Payroll Tax
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