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 $8.15 to $8.46 per hour effective January 1, 2012. The law requires an adjustment to the...
New England Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.8 Percent in August
The New England unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.8% in August, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Regional Commissioner Denis M. McSweeney noted that the over-the-year change in New England’s unemployment rate was not statistically...
VT Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Irene Receive Extension of Time to File Returns and Pay Taxes
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Irene in Vermont beginning on August 29, 2011, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor....
Tip of the Week: IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irene
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Irene. …
New England Unemployment Rate Jumps To 7.9 Percent in July
The New England unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.9% in July, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Denis M. McSweeney noted that the over-the-year change in New England’s unemployment rate was not statistically...
Vermont Wage Base to Increase for 2012
Pursuant to legislation passed in 2010, the taxable wage base in Vermont will increase for 2012. The wage base will increase from $13,000 for 2011 to $16,000 for 2012. Third Consecutive Annual Increase This is the third consecutive year that the wage base will...
Vermont Mandates Electronic Filing of Form W-2, Form 1099, and Form WH-434
The Vermont Commissioner of Taxes has mandated the electronic filing of Forms W-2 and 1099 and the accompanying Employers Annual Withholding Reconciliation (Form WH 434) beginning with the calendar year 2010 submissions. This mandate is effective for: Employers who...
Vermont Minimum Wage to Increase to $8.15 January 1, 2011
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...
Question of the Week: Do I Need To Withhold State Tax on Wages Paid to Non-Residents?
This week’s question comes from Aaron, a business owner. We have several employees who work in Massachusetts, but live in neighboring states. Do I need to withhold state tax on wages paid to non-residents? Answer: Massachusetts requires employers to withhold state tax...
Vermont Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $10,000
The Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $8,000 for 2009 to $10,000 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on the Vermont unemployment taxable wage base or visit...
Vermont Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2009
Vermont Governor James H. Douglas announced recently that pursuant to Title 21 of the Vermont Statutes, Annotated §384, the minimum wage for the state of Vermont will increase to $8.06 per hour effective January 1, 2009. The law requires an adjustment to the minimum...
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