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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...
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...
