This week’s question comes from Kim, an HR director. We have employees who maintain coverage on their health insurance policy for children, including some children who are not dependents. We have always included the cost of this coverage in our employees’ income. How...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for May 1, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending May 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 444,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 451,000. The 4-week moving average was 458,500, a decrease of 4,750...
Tip of the Week: IRS and HHS Release Average Premium for Small Group Market for Determining the Small Employer Health Insurance Credit
In Rev. Rul. 2010-13, Average Premium for Small Group Market for Determining the Small Employer Health Insurance Credit, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the chart containing the small group market in...
Employers in a Controlled Group or an Affiliated Service Group
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Impact of Owners and Relatives
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Impact of Seasonal Employees
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Impact of the Twenty-five or More Employees
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Question of the Week: When Does the COBRA Subsidy Period End?
This week’s question comes from Lisa, an office manager. We may need to layoff a few employees. Some of them may elect COBRA continuation coverage. I know there was a subsidy for employees laid off through March 31, but I just heard that the subsidy period was...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for April 24, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 448,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 459,000. The 4-week moving average was 462,500, an increase of...
Tip of the Week: IRS Releases Draft Form 941
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released a draft Form 941, Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return, to be used by employers to claim payroll tax forgiveness under the HIRE Act for qualifying new hires. Newly added lines on Form 941 include the following:...
Determining the Amount of Average Annual Wages
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Determining the Number of Full-Time Equivalents
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Timing of Payments to be Counted in Calculating the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Impact of More than Ten Full-time Equivalent Employees and Average Annual Wages Greater than $25,000
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Question of the Week: Can We Go Back and Claim Payroll Tax Forgiveness under the HIRE Act?
This week’s question comes from Aaron, a business owner. I just found out about the payroll tax forgiveness under the HIRE Act. We’ve hired several qualifying employees and already deposited the payroll taxes that should’ve been forgiven. Can we go back and claim...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for April 17, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 456,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 480,000. The 4-week moving average was 460,250, an increase of...
Tip of the Week: Register Now for the HIRE Act and Small Employer Health Insurance Credit Seminar
The recently passed HIRE Act allows employers to save $2,500 in payroll taxes for new hires earning $33,000 and provides even greater savings for hiring more highly paid employees. The Health Care Reform bill added an income tax credit for employers who pay for a...
Impact of Average Annual Wages Greater than $25,000
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
ND Taxpayers May be Absolved of Penalties for Late Filing
Due to the early April severe weather in North Dakota, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced recently that it will consider abating late filing and/or late paying penalties if taxpayers were unable to file by the April 15, 2010 filing deadline. Taxpayers who...
Impact of More than Ten Full-time Equivalent Employees
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Maximum Credit for Tax-Exempt Qualified Employers
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
Question of the Week: What Information Do I Need to Provide to Vision Payroll to Qualify for the HIRE Act Credit?
This week’s question comes from Dan, a small-business owner. I have several employees that I hired who have signed Form W-11. What information do I need to provide to Vision Payroll to qualify for the HIRE Act Credit? Answer: Under the HIRE Act, employers may avoid...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for April 10, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 484,000, an increase of 24,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 460,000. The 4-week moving average was 457,750, an increase...
Tip of the Week: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Small Businesses
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, landmark legislation reforming health care in the US. While this newly enacted law will affect healthcare insurance coverage for millions of workers, many companies are...
Maximum Credit for Qualified Employers other than Tax-Exempt Employers
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Over the next several weeks, Vision Payroll will be providing further information on the Small...
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