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Question of the Week: Why Did an Employee Receive an Error Message Trying to Logon To VisionPayroll.com?
This week’s question comes from Jennifer, an office manager. One of the users in our company tried to login using the new multi-factor authentication and received an error message. Why did an...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for February 12, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending February 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 410,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Multi-Factor Authentication Starts February 17, 2011
Effective February 17, 2011, Vision Payroll will partner with RSA, the Security Division of EMC, to bring multi-factor authentication to its Online Employer portal. Authenticated Device Will Be...
Washington Reduces 2011 Unemployment Tax Rates for Most Employers
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire recently signed Engrossed House Bill 1091 and Senate Bill 5135 into law. As a result, most employers will have their rates reduced from the already announced...
Illinois Releases Revised Withholding Tables
Due to the increase in the Illinois individual income tax rate from 3% to 5%, the Illinois Department of Revenue has released an updated Booklet IL-700-T, Illinois Withholding Tax Tables. New Rate...
New York Unemployment Wage Base to Remain at $8,500 for 2011
The New York Department of Labor has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $8,500 for 2011. Employer Rates for 2011 Announced Employer rates will go from a low of...
New Hampshire Announces Surcharge to Remain in Effect for 2011
The New Hampshire Department of Economic Security (NHDES) has announced that because of the amount of unemployment benefits having been paid out and the solvency issue with the Unemployment Trust...
Question of the Week: Why Did My Withholding Increase on My Pension?
This week’s question comes from Myrtle, a retired bookkeeper. I thought the income tax cuts were extended, but now the federal income tax withholding on my pension has increased. Why did my...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for February 5, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending February 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 383,000, a decrease of 36,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: IRS Releases 2011 Spanish Language W-4
The 2011 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate was released last month. The Spanish equivalent, 2011 Formulario W-4(SP), Certificado de Exención de la Retención del Empleado, is now...
