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Question of the Week: Why Did I Receive a Notice About Federal Tax Deposit Coupons?
This week’s question comes from Carl, a corporate controller. I received a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about Federal Tax Deposit coupons titled, You can no longer make required...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for December 4, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending December 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 421,000, a decrease of 17,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate to 51 Cents per Mile
The standard mileage rates for the use of automobiles beginning January 1, 2011 will be 51 cents per mile for business miles driven and 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes the...
San Diego County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of San Diego directly affected by the massive stockpile of highly explosive materials may request up to a...
Christmas Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Saturday, December 25, 2010 will be Christmas Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Christmas Eve, December 24 at 2 pm EST and re-open Monday December 27. Most banks will...
Calaveras County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Calaveras directly affected by the severe storms may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD...
Unemployment Rate Rose to 9.8 Percent in November
The unemployment rate edged up to 9.8% in November, and nonfarm payroll employment was little changed (+39,000), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Temporary help services and...
Question of the Week: Where Can I Find Due Dates for Tax Payments and Filings?
This week’s question comes from Julian, a sole-proprietor. After being laid-off from my job, I have decided to open my own business as a sole proprietor. Where can I find due dates for tax payments...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 27, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 436,000, an increase of 26,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: IRS Releases 2010 Form 944
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2010 Form 944, Employer’s ANNUAL Federal Tax Return, and related instructions. Form 944 is designed so the smallest employers (those whose annual...
