The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a statement stating that tax return processing and issuance of refunds will not be affected by the recent tragedy in Austin, Texas. According to the statement, “the IRS does not process tax returns or issue refunds at the...
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2009-21. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations...
This week’s question comes from Joe, a restaurant owner. We have many employees whose native language is Spanish. They are better able to understand forms in Spanish than they are in English. The regular 2010 Form W-4 is available in English, but we can’t find the...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending February 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 473,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 442,000. The 4-week moving average was 467,500, a decrease...
Business owners should be proactive in confirming work eligibility before hiring a new employee. Compared to dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, internally addressing issues right up front is a lot easier. The Form I-9 is the form used to verify that an...
The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) previously extended the due date for quarterly filings using the new QUEST (Quality Unemployment System Transformation) program two weeks. Since February 15, 2010 was Washington’s Birthday, a federal and...
Secretary Roger M. Ervin of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced a special withholding arrangement for employers of Wisconsin residents working in Minnesota in response to the termination by Minnesota of the Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity agreement effective...
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 22.04¢ per mile for 500 or fewer miles traveled, 16.80¢...
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) recently released a working draft of TIR 09-23, Effect of the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act or Public-Law 111-97 (the MSRRA). Under the MSSRA, spouses of military personnel who are present in or absent from a...
This week’s question comes from Madeleine, an office manager. One of our employees lost her 2009 Form W-2 and now needs it to file her tax return. How do I get a duplicate Form W-2? There are two ways to get a duplicate Form W-2. The first is to print a copy from your...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending February 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 440,000, a decrease of 43,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 483,000. The 4-week moving average was 468,500, a decrease of...
Employees who have provided a Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate claiming exemption from federal income tax withholding must file a new 2010 Form W-4 by February 16, 2010 in order to continue their exemption from federal income tax withholding....
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has released an emergency regulation 830 CMR 62B.2.3: Motion Picture Production Company Withholding. This regulation “establishes and explains the requirements of motion picture production companies to withhold Massachusetts...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated version of Publication 15-A, Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide (Supplement to Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide) for use in 2010. Publication 15-A contains information on the following areas:...
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the counties of Calaveras and Imperial directly affected by the damage resulting from the severe winter storms may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD to file their State...
The unemployment rate fell from 10.0% to 9.7% in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary...
This week’s question comes from Jonathan, an HR director. I compared my Form W-2 to my last pay stub and there are differences between the amounts listed on the Form W-2 and the amounts on my last pay stub. How do I reconcile my W-2 to my last pay stub? Answer: The...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending January 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 480,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 472,000. The 4-week moving average was 468,750, an increase...
COBRA allows eligible individuals to continue employer-provided group health coverage for a specified period due to certain qualifying events, such as job loss. In February 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was enacted and provided a...
Monday, February 15, 2010 will be Washington’s Birthday, 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 2/15/10 2/10/10 2/16/10...
This is the last in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are considered furnished if properly addressed. Employers unable to...
This is one in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are considered furnished if properly addressed. Employers unable to meet...
This is one in a continuing series on the 2009 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 1, 2010. Forms mailed on the due date are considered furnished if properly addressed. Employers unable to meet...
This week’s question comes from John, a homeowner. I read about the need for household employers to file Schedule H. I own a home and hire people to do work there, but am not sure if I need to file Schedule H. How do I know if someone is a household employee? Answer:...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending January 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 470,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving average was 456,250, an increase of...
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