In Notice 2010-69, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the reporting of the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, would not be mandatory for 2011 Forms W-2. Additional Time Is Needed to Make...
Question of the Week: How Do We Determine the Cost of Health Insurance to Report on Form W-2?
This week’s question comes from Katy, an HR administrator. We know we need to capture the cost of health coverage and report it on Form W-2, starting in 2011. How do we determine the cost of health insurance to report on Form W-2? Answer: Employers are required to use...
Tip of the Week: Reporting Health Insurance Costs on Form W-2 Does not Affect Taxability
Many employers are aware of the new requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), soon to be implemented, that an employer’s health insurance costs be included on an employee’s Form W-2. Reporting Health Care Costs on Form W-2 Does NOT Make...
Virginia Announces New Employer W-2 Electronic Filing Requirements
The Commonwealth of Virginia announced new electronic filing requirements, beginning January 1, 2011. The changes reduce the number of employee statements that may be filed on paper and the method by which taxpayers may file. Legislation effective January 1, 2011...
Question of the Week: Can an LLC Member Receive a Paycheck from the LLC?
This week’s question comes from Nikki, an LLC member. I am a member in an LLC. My neighbor is a member and receives a paycheck, but I’ve been told that I can’t receive a paycheck. Can an LLC member receive a paycheck from the LLC? Answer: For federal tax purposes, an...
Question of the Week: Are Health Insurance Costs Required To Be Reported on Form W-2?
This week’s question comes from Beverly, a small-business owner. We pay health insurance costs for our employees. I heard there was a change in reporting health insurance costs under the new law. Are health insurance costs required to be reported on Form W-2? Answer:...
IRS Releases Revised Form W-2 and Form W-3
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released revised 2010 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and revised 2010 Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements. The revised 2010 Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3 indicate that employers should: Report the amount...
Question of the Week: What Should We Do with a Returned Form W-2?
This week’s question comes from Jason, an HR director. We mailed a Form W-2 to an employee who terminated employment during 2009. The Form W-2 was returned by the post office with no forwarding address. What should we do with a returned Form W-2? Answer: If the post...
Question of the Week: How Do I Get a Duplicate Form W-2?
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...
Question of the Week: How Do I Reconcile My W-2 to My Last Pay Stub?
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 16, Boxes 15 through 20, State and Local Income Tax Information
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 15, Box 14 Other
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 14, Box 13 Checkboxes
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 13, Box 12 Codes
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 12, Box 11 Nonqualified Plans
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 11, Box 10 Dependent Care Benefits
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 10, Box 9 Advance EIC Payment
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 9, Box 8 Allocated Tips
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 8, Box 7 Social Security Tips
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 7, Box 6 Medicare Tax Withheld
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 6, Box 5 Medicare Wages and Tips
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 5, Box 4 Social Security Tax Withheld
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 4, Box 3 Social Security Wages
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 3, Box 2 Federal Income Tax Withheld
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...
2009 Form W-2 Tips, Part 2, Box 1 Wages, Tips, Other Compensation
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...
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