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2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 13, Box 12 Codes
This is one in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 12, Box 11 Nonqualified Plans
This is one in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are...
Question of the Week: Why Did My Federal Income Tax Refund Go Down?
This week’s question comes from Rachael, a receptionist. I just filed my 2009 tax returns. Usually I get a big refund, but this year my refund was a lot less. My income and deductions are pretty...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for January 16, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending January 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 482,000, an increase of 36,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Hot HR Topics for 2010
Do you need to know the most important employment legislation, HR case laws, workplace trends, and major employee issues anticipated for 2010 and how they affect employers? In this month’s HRCast, a...
New Hampshire Adds Emergency Power Surcharge to Employer Tax Rates
According to the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security, because of the amount of unemployment benefits that were paid out over the last couple of years there have been legislative changes...
Humboldt County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Humboldt directly affected by the damage resulting from the earthquake may request up to a 60-day...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 11, Box 10 Dependent Care Benefits
This is one in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 10, Box 9 Advance EIC Payment
This is one in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are...
Question of the Week: How Do I Report and Pay Payroll Taxes for Household Employees?
This week’s question comes from Sarah, a household employer. I withheld payroll taxes from my household employees. How do I report and pay payroll taxes for household employees? Answer: Household...
