This week’s question comes from Ron, an HR director. We’ve been hearing that GINA is going to create problems for many employers. We have fifty-five employees. Will GINA cause problems for us? Answer: the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) is...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 531,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 520,000. The 4-week moving average was 532,250, a decrease...
Advances in online technology have reinforced how the Internet has become an increasingly necessary and unavoidable recruitment tool for small companies to leverage. There are three important areas employers must consider when implementing successful on-line...
In IR-2009-094, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that for 2010 the compensation limitation will remain at $245,000 under §401(a)(17), §404(l), §408(k)(3)(C), and §408(k)(6)(D)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC). The contribution limit under IRC...
The Social Security Administration announced recently that the Maximum Taxable Earnings or Social Security Wage Base would not change for 2010. Since there was no increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2008 to the third quarter of 2009,...
In IR-2009-094, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that for 2010 the Highly Compensated Employee Limitation under §414(q)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 will remain unchanged. Non-discrimination testing in some types of retirement plans limits...
In IR-2009-094, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the limits on SIMPLE plan contributions for 2010. The limitation for SIMPLE plans is codified in §408(p)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC). This section also...
This week’s question comes from Kevin, a sole proprietor. I am forming an LLC and will be converting from a sole proprietorship to a single member LLC, but still taxed as a sole proprietor. Do I need a separate EIN for my single member LLC? Answer: As explained...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 514,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 524,000. The 4-week moving average was 531,500, a decrease of...
For new employees, a smooth and efficient transition to the company can reap rewards for years to come. When it’s time to hire your next new employee, our Hiring Quick Guide will help you institute effective practices and systems for your hiring process. Learn the...
Director Gary W. Child of the Wyoming Department of Employment has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $21,500 for 2009 to $22,800 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on Wyoming unemployment...
Administrator Roy Mulvaney of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has announced a 4% increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $25,100 for 2009 to $26,000 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on Montana...
Secretary Ken F. Ortiz of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions has announced a decrease in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will decrease from $20,900 for 2009 to $20,800 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on New Mexico...
Director Lawrence G. Rebman of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has announced a increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $12,500 for 2009 to $13,000 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions...
This week’s question comes from Elizabeth, a small business owner. I need to give copies of my quarterly tax returns to my CPA so I can finish my income tax return. I can’t find my copies anywhere. How can I get copies of my quarterlies? Answer: Vision Payroll offers...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 521,000, a decrease of 33,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 554,000. The 4-week moving average was 539,750, a decrease of...
According to the 2009 Deloitte LLP Ethics & Workplace Survey, “58 percent of executives agree that reputational risk and social networking should be a boardroom issue.” As employees (and employers too) increase their usage of such sites as LinkedIn, Facebook,...
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released updated Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) rates which are used to value employee personal use of company aircraft. The revised rates are 25.01¢ per mile for 500 or fewer miles traveled, 19.07¢...
Due to the tsunami resulting in severe storms and flooding in American Samoa on September 29, 2009, President Barack Obama declared the Territory of American Samoa a federal disaster area. Therefore, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced recently that it will...
Due to severe storms and flooding in Georgia on September 18, 2009, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Newton, Paulding,...
Nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline in September (-263,000), and the unemployment rate (9.8%) continued to trend up, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. The largest job losses were in construction, manufacturing, retail trade, and...
This week’s question comes from Thomas, a controller. I received a notification from the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance concerning their new QUEST program. What do I need to do to get ready for QUEST? Answer: QUEST (Quality Unemployment System...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending September 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 551,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 534,000. The 4-week moving average was 548,000, a decrease...
The California Department of Child Support Services recently released California Child Support—A Guide for Business. This guide, available in both a web-based and pdf format, includes procedures on new hire reporting, remitting payments electronically, income...
In Department of Taxation Announcement No. 2009-11, the State of Hawaii recently implemented changes to the deposit frequency rules for employers paying state withholding tax. For wages paid before January 1, 2010 the current rules will remain in effect. For wages...
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