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Question of the Week: How Do I Know if Someone Is an Employee or Independent Contractor?
This week’s question comes from Brian. We need more help in our business. We’re not sure if the person who’ll provide us services should be considered an employee. How do I know if someone is an...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for August 15, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 576,000, an increase of 15,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Fourth Quarter Interest Rates Remain Unchanged
In IR-2009-73, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that interest rates for the fourth quarter of 2009 would remain unchanged from the third quarter. The rates are as follows: Four (4)...
KY Taxpayers Receive Extension of Time to File Returns and Pay Taxes
Due to severe storms, flooding and straight-line winds in Kentucky on August 4, 2009, President Barack Obama declared Jefferson County a federal disaster area. Therefore, the Internal Revenue...
Santa Cruz County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Santa Cruz directly affected by the damage resulting from the fire may request up to a 60-day...
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Transportation Authority Employees
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2009-19. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each...
IRS Provides Guidance on Tool Reimbursement Plan in PLR 200930029
In Private Letter Ruling 200930029, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that a taxpayer’s expense reimbursement arrangement (the Plan) satisfied the accountable plan requirements of §62(c). The...
Question of the Week: How Much Can We Reimburse Employees for Automobile Expenses?
This weeks question comes from Barry, a business owner. We have always provided several employees with company cars. Now we plan to reimburse them for business use of their personal cars. How much...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for August 8, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 558,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Traditional or PTO
Although there are no federal or state laws that require an employer to pay for vacation or sick time, many employers offer these benefits as an additional enticement for employees. Employers need...
