An employee handbooks is a powerful tool to communicate your organization's values, culture, and vision, and it can form the first line of defense in an employment investigation or lawsuit. If your organization doesn't have a handbook, your handbook hasn't been...
Thursday, November 27, 2014 will be Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Thanksgiving Eve, November 26 at 3 pm EST and re-open Friday November 28. Most banks will also be closed in observance of the holiday. Payroll changes and...
The Social Security Administration announced today that the Maximum Taxable Earnings or Social Security Wage Base would increase from $117,000 in 2014 to $118,500 in 2015. Social Security Increases Based on CPI Change Since there was a 1.7% increase in the Consumer...
Certified HR Pro Jenny Arthur will present five key topics every small to mid-sized business needs to know in order to comply with the ACA: Avoiding Employer Mandate Penalties (How to immunize your health plan) Required ACA Tax Reporting Required ACA Paperwork for...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 344,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 329,000 to...
If an employer receives a Department of Homeland Security Tentative Nonconfirmation (DHS TNC) from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the affected employee must complete, sign and return the Further Action Notice. Although the Further Action Notice is...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released a revised version of Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund. COBRA Premium Assistance Credit May Only Be Claimed on Form 941-X For tax periods beginning after 2013,...
This week’s question comes from Kate, an office manager. Kate asks: When we ask new hires to complete the I-9, they often have questions about the form. How can I answer my employees’ questions about the I-9? Answer: Form I-9, Employment Eligibility...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 329,000, an increase of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from...
The Internal Revenue Service recently released Rev. Proc. 2014-30 which contained the 2015 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts or HSAs. Deductions Limitation Set to Increase The annual limitation on deductions will increase from $3,300 in 2014 to...
Due to late action by the Massachusetts legislature and the governor, unemployment rates will NOT be available by the legally mandated deadline of April 20, 2014. At Vision Payroll, we will be submitting wage information by the filing deadline of April 30,...
In a letter dated February 20, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent EFTPS Inquiry PINs to taxpayers whose tax professional enrolled them in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). EFTPS is the system through which federal tax payments are made for...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, a decrease of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 321,000. The 4-week moving average was 322,250, a...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 316,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 326,000. The 4-week moving average was 331,750, a...
Are you planning an end-of-year bonus payroll for employees? With only five weeks left in 2013, now is the time to schedule any additional payrolls you need. Schedule Separate Pay Runs for Bonuses Many employers like to distribute bonus checks at a firm party or...
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 will be New Year’s Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close New Year’s Eve, Tuesday December 31 at 3 pm EST and re-open Thursday January 2. Most banks will also be closed in observance of the holiday. Payroll changes...
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 will be Christmas Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24 at 2 pm EST and re-open Thursday December 26. Most banks will also be closed in observance of the holiday. Payroll...
Effective January 1, 2014, restaurants and other employers with tipped employees must change the way certain tips are reported. Although Rev. Rul. 2012-18 took effect in 2012, examiners in some circumstances could apply it to amounts paid after December 31,...
Thursday, November 28, 2013 will be Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Thanksgiving Eve, November 27 at 3 pm EST and re-open Friday November 29. Most banks will also be closed in observance of the holiday. Payroll changes and...
The Social Security Administration announced today that the Maximum Taxable Earnings or Social Security Wage Base would increase from $113,700 in 2013 to $117,000 in 2014. Social Security Increases Based on CPI Change Since there was a 1.5% increase in the Consumer...
Monday, November 11, 2013 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. Normal Payroll Date Process Deadline 11/11/2013 11/6/2013...
Monday, October 14, 2013 will be Columbus 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 10/14/2013 10/9/2013 10/15/2013...
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Affordable Care Act Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, most employers are required to provide one of two notices to all...
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, most employers are required to provide one of two notices to all employees. Guidance was provided to employers by the US Department of Labor (DOL) in Technical...
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, most employers are required to provide one of two notices to all employees. Guidance was provided to employers by the US Department of Labor (DOL) in Technical...
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