This week’s question comes from Cristina, a company president. We’re doing some planning for next year. What are the 2011 Highly Compensated Employee Limits? IRS Releases 2011 Highly Compensated Employee Limits in IR-2010-108 In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 434,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 455,000. The 4-week moving average was 453,250, a decrease of...
Hiring remote workers has grown more common and can provide significant benefits for many businesses. Understanding how to manage your employees during this workforce trend is crucial in maintaining top talent and keeping your business competitive. 5 Tips on Working...
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Placer directly affected by the Roseville fire may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD to file their State payroll reports and/or deposit State payroll taxes...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 will be Veterans Day, a federal holiday. Although the offices of Vision Payroll will be open and payrolls will be processed, most banks will be closed in observance of the holiday. Date Paid Process Deadline 11/11/2010 11/8/2010 11/12/2010...
The Labor Department of the Arizona Industrial Commission announced recently that pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §23-363, the minimum wage for the state of Arizona will increase to $7.35 per hour effective January 1, 2011. The law requires an adjustment to the...
Due to the damage caused by the severe storms, flooding, and straight-line winds in North Carolina on September 27, 2010, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Craven, Hertford, Jones, Pender,...
This week’s question comes from Anne, a company president. We just received a Notice of Change in Filing Frequency from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). What is a Notice of Change in Filing Frequency? Answer: In Massachusetts, employers are required to...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 452,000, a decrease of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 475,000. The 4-week moving average was 458,000, a decrease of...
On July 1, 2010, the Vital Statistics Office of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure certified copies of birth certificates to US citizens born in Puerto Rico because of a new Puerto Rico birth certificate law. As of September 30, 2010,...
The Job Service North Dakota has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will increase from $24,700 for 2010 to $25,500 for 2011. Annual Increase Is Mandated by Law This amount is set annually and is 70% of a statewide average wage. Find...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released a draft Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement for 2011. Box 9 Is not Applicable for 2011 Form Box 9, which formerly showed the amount of any Advance Earned Income Credit (EIC) payment, is not applicable for 2011 since it...
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Imperial directly affected by the storm may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD to file their State payroll reports and/or deposit State payroll taxes without...
The Social Security Administration announced recently that the Maximum Taxable Earnings or Social Security Wage Base would not change for 2011. Social Security Increases Based on CPI Change Since there was no increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third...
This week’s question comes from Andrea, an HR director. We hired an employee who qualified for the HIRE Act Incentives, including payroll tax forgiveness. We had to lay him off temporarily and don’t know if he still qualifies under his previous layoff or if he needs...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 462,000, an increase of 13,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 449,000. The 4-week moving average was 459,000, an increase...
In Notice 2010-69, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the reporting of the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, would not be mandatory for 2011 Forms W-2. Additional Time Is Needed to Make...
The Connecticut Department of Labor has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $15,000 for 2011. Find Out the Wage Base for All States by Visiting the Vision Payroll Unemployment Taxable Wage Base Page Contact Vision Payroll if you have...
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $12,000 for 2011. Find Out the Wage Base for All States by Visiting the Vision Payroll Unemployment Taxable Wage Base Page Contact Vision Payroll...
The Ohio Department of Commerce announced recently that, effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage for the state of Ohio will increase to $7.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.70 for tipped employees. Minimum Wage Applies to Employers That Gross More than...
Nonfarm payroll employment edged down (-95,000) in September, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.6 percent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Government employment declined (-159,000), reflecting both a drop in the number of temporary jobs...
This week’s question comes from Kevin, a business owner. We’ve been charged an employer surcharge in South Dakota for the first three quarters of 2010. What is the status of the South Dakota employer surcharge for Q4 2010? Answer: An employer surcharge is not in...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 445,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 456,000. The 4-week moving average was 455,750, a decrease of...
Recently, the Wage & Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) has increased its enforcement and audit efforts with employers. The WHD wants to ensure workers are fairly paid and employers uphold the law. Unfortunately, businesses that have violated...
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $14,900 for 2010 to $18,600 for 2011. Find Out the Wage Base for All States by Visiting the Vision Payroll Unemployment Taxable...
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