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Vermont Mandates Electronic Filing of Form W-2, Form 1099, and Form WH-434
The Vermont Commissioner of Taxes has mandated the electronic filing of Forms W-2 and 1099 and the accompanying Employers Annual Withholding Reconciliation (Form WH 434) beginning with the calendar...
Washington’s Birthday Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Monday, February 21, 2011 will be Washington’s Birthday, a federal holiday. Although the offices of Vision Payroll will be open and payrolls will be processed, most banks will be closed in...
No Employer Surcharge for South Dakota in Q1 2011
An employer surcharge is not in effect for Q1 2011 in South Dakota. UI Trust Fund Balance Determines if Surcharge Is in Effect The surcharge automatically goes into effect when the UI Trust Fund...
Unemployment Rate Fell to 9.0 Percent in January
The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 9.0% in January, while nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+36,000), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Employment rose...
Question of the Week: When Will the 2011 Publication 1494 Be Released?
This week’s question comes from Christina, an HR director. We use Publication 1494 to determine the amount of wages exempt from levy. Publication 1494 is usually available in December for the...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for January 29, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending January 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 415,000, a decrease of 42,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Time to Conduct Your Contractor Classification Check-ups
Employers may unknowingly trigger risks of labor violation penalties and fines by improperly classifying individuals as independent contractors. By doing so, employers may also be denying workers...
Arizona Unemployment Wage Base to Remain at $7,000 for 2011
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $7,000 for 2011. Some Tax Rates Adjusted Slightly for 2011 Employer rates will...
Massachusetts DOS Releases Opinion Letter on Classification for Workers Constructing Sidewalks
The Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) issues prevailing wage schedules to cities, towns, counties, districts, authorities, and agencies of the Commonwealth for construction...
Mariposa County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Mariposa directly affected by the winter storms may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD...
