This week’s question comes from Christina, an HR director. We use Publication 1494 to determine the amount of wages exempt from levy. Publication 1494 is usually available in December for the following year. When will the 2011 Publication 1494 be released? Answer:...
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $7,000 for 2011. Some Tax Rates Adjusted Slightly for 2011 Employer rates will go from a low 0.02% for employers with a positive ratio of 13% or more...
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 2011. Publication 15-A contains information on the following areas:...
Employers, especially small and mid-sized companies, need to stay in compliance to flourish in the New Year. By knowing the business-critical HR practices that can help, employers can take the big first step toward staying in compliance. Five Hot Areas Employers Must...
This week’s question comes from Adrienne, a sales manager. I normally earn in excess of the FICA limit ($106,800 in 2010 and 2011). I know the social security withholding rate has been reduced for 2011. What is the maximum amount of social security withholding tax...
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $12,520 for 2010 to $12,740 for 2011. Minimum and Maximum Rates Also Increase The minimum employer rate for 2011 will increase...
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $28,300 for 2010 to $28,600 for 2011. Minimum Tax Rate Doubles The minimum tax rate has doubled from 0.2% for 2010 to 0.4% for 2011....
The Division of Labor of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently promulgated Colorado Minimum Wage Order 27, which increases, effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage for the state of Colorado from $7.24 to $7.36 per hour. Wage Adjustment Is...
The Hawai’i Department of Labor and Industrial relations has announced that the taxable wage base will decrease from $34,900 in 2010 to $34,200 for 2011. The contribution rate schedule will change from “D” to “F”. New Employer Tax Rates to Increase The tax rates for...
The Oregon Employment Department has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will increase from $32,100 for 2010 to $32,300 for 2011. Find Out the Wage Base for All States by Visiting the Vision Payroll Unemployment Taxable Wage Base...
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $8,000 for 2011. Wage Base Does Not Apply To Employee Withholding Pennsylvania employees are subject to withholding for unemployment tax. The...
The Michigan Department of Treasury has released Publication 446, 2011 Michigan Income Tax Withholding Guide. Withholding Rate and Personal Exemption Amount Announced For wages paid after December 31, 2010 and before October 1, 2011, the withholding rate is 4.35% and...
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce has announced that pursuant to SC General Assembly Bill 391, the taxable wage base will increase for 2011. The wage base will increase from $7,000 for 2010 to $10,000 for 2011. Further Increases Are Already...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $27,000 for 2011. New Employer Tax Rates to Increase The tax rates for new employers will increase from 1.91% to 2.41% for new...
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has announced that since the UI Trust Fund balance as a percentage of the total wages reported by ratable Colorado employers was less than zero, the solvency surcharge would be assessed for rate year 2011. UI Trust...
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) recently released the 2011 UI, ETT, and SDI rates. An historical compilation of prior year rates is available in Form DE 3395. 2011 UI, ETT, and SDI Rates The UI rate schedule in effect for 2011 is Schedule “F+.”...
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced recently that pursuant to Initiative 688, the minimum wage for the state of Washington would increase from $8.55 to $8.67 per hour effective January 1, 2011. The law requires an adjustment to the...
The Vermont Department of Labor announced recently that pursuant to Title 21 of the Vermont Statutes, Annotated §384, the minimum wage for the state of Vermont will increase from $8.06 to $8.15 per hour effective January 1, 2011. The law requires an adjustment to the...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will increase from $12,000 for 2010 to $13,000 for 2011. Under Wisconsin Statute 108.18, rates for 2011 will be determined under Schedule A....
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2011 compensation limitation for Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans. Under §408(k)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, SEP contributions are generally required for any employee of an employer...
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the limits on SIMPLE plan contributions for 2011. The limitation for SIMPLE plans is codified in §408(p)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC). This section also...
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the limits on deferral contributions for 2011 under §401(k), §403(b), and §457(e)(15). These limitations are codified in those sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC). Under IRC §415, the...
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that for 2011 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). 2011 Contribution Limit Also...
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...
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...
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