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New Jersey Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $29,700
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...
Alaska Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $34,100
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $32,700 for 2009 to $34,100 for 2010. Contact...
Question of the Week: How Much Time Do We Need to Process a Bonus Payroll?
This week’s question comes from Abby, a company vice-president. We’re planning to give out bonuses to our employees. How much time do we need to process a bonus payroll? Answer: Vision Payroll...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 21, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 466,000, a decrease of 35,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: First Quarter Interest Rates Remain Unchanged
In IR-2009-107, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that interest rates for the first quarter of 2010 would remain unchanged from the fourth quarter. The rates are as follows: Four (4)...
IRS Changes Nonresident Alien Withholding Procedures in Notice 2009-91
In Notice 2009-91, Withholding on Wages of Nonresident Alien Employees Performing Services Within the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) modified the procedures for calculating the...
IRS Announces Pilot Program to Truncate Social Security Numbers on 1098 and 1099 Forms in Notice 2009-93
In Notice 2009-93, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the creation of a pilot program to allow certain filers of Form 1098, Forms 1099, and Form 5498 to truncate an individual’s...
Indiana Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $9,500
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $7,000 for 2009 to $9,500 for 2010. Contact Vision...
Nevada Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $27,000
The Employment Security Division of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from...
Question of the Week: What is the Holiday Schedule for 2010?
This week’s question is from Mariana, an HR Manager. We are reviewing our payroll processing schedule for 2010. What is the holiday schedule for 2010? Answer: There are two types of holidays: those...
