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He also confirmed FIRE’s eventual retirement, in favor of IRIS. It’s more challenging with business and payroll returns, because of the power of attorney; the IRS is beginning a POA initiative, he added. Zoom in for the payroll picture The IRS calls withholding voluntary, although your employees may beg to differ.
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