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Tip of the Week: Plan, Prevent, Protect—Sooner Better than Later
In its spring 2010 Regulatory Agenda, the US Department of Labor (DOL) had issued a new regulatory and enforcement strategy for all businesses referred to as “Plan/Prevent/Protect.” While the...
New Mexico Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $21,900
Secretary Ken F. Ortiz of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will increase from $20,800 for 2010 to $21,900...
Massachusetts DOS Releases Opinion Letter on Prevailing Wage Law Classification
The Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) issues prevailing wage schedules to cities, towns, counties, districts, authorities, and agencies of the Commonwealth for construction...
New Jersey Unemployment Wage Base to Decrease to $29,600
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced the wage base for New Jersey unemployment insurance, temporary disability insurance, and family leave insurance will...
San Mateo County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of San Mateo directly affected by the explosion and fire may request up to a 60-day extension of time...
Question of the Week: Why Did My NYC Withholding Go Up?
This week’s question comes from Terry, a small business owner in New York City. My net pay is the same every week, but last week’s net pay changed. Upon further review, the difference is because the...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for September 4, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending September 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 451,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Virginia Will Abate Late Filing Penalties for Some Taxpayers
The Virginia Department of Taxation has announced that it will abate penalties for taxpayers who were unable to file withholding tax returns for July 2010 (due August 25, 2010) through the Business...
IRS Releases Draft of New Form 8941
In IR-2010-096, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced the release of a draft version of new Form 8941, Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums. Vision Payroll has previously...
Wyoming Unemployment Wage Base to Decrease to $22,300
Director Gary W. Child of the Wyoming Department of Employment has announced a decrease in the taxable wage base for 2011. $500 Decrease Is the First in Many Years The wage base will decrease from...
