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I now pronounce you married filing jointly

05/15/2024
June weddings may bring unintended problems with the Social Security Administration. Newlyweds who change their names or couples who hyphenate their names must get new Social Security cards with their new names.

Hire first, then ask the IRS about the worker’s status

05/15/2024
So far, lawsuits have not been able to stop the Department of Labor’s new regulations on workers’ status as employees or independent contractors. The IRS, arguably the more powerful agency, also has a lot to say about workers’ status, and it recently announced it won’t say anything before a worker is hired.

You’re in the Army now

05/15/2024
Employees who are in the National Guard and Reserves usually serve their two weeks during the summer. Others may be called away suddenly to clean up the remnants of a natural disaster. Here’s what you need to know to plan accordingly.

Taxpayer can’t prove timely filing with unapproved PDS

05/15/2024
You can e-file your Tax Court petition, take your chances by dropping it in the mail or use a private delivery service, like FedEx. But if you choose a PDS, you must be sure it’s on the IRS’ list of approved services. A taxpayer who wasn’t so careful had his petition bounced out of Tax Court and was unable to contest his tax deficiency.

The new overtime rule: Factor bonuses into exempt salaries

05/13/2024
Employers can satisfy up to 10% of the new white-collar salary threshold by paying nondiscretionary bonuses, incentives and commissions.

No, you can’t use high medical costs as an excuse to terminate a sick worker

05/13/2024
A car dealership is out $325,000 and must train managers and supervisors on the ADA and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Survey: Most employees confident about their retirement readiness

05/13/2024
Two-thirds of employees say they are very or somewhat confident they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to the 34th annual Retirement Confidence Survey conducted in January by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research.

Pre-Mother’s Day Friday wrap: 2025 HSA/HDHP amounts, key IRS payroll initiatives updated and more

05/10/2024
2025 HS/HDHP figures, ERC withdrawal program update, IRIS guidance and more in our pre-Mother’s Day wrap.

AI and the FLSA: Not happy partners

05/06/2024
The EEOC has already issued guidance on AI and the Americans with Disabilities Act and in the hiring process. In conjunction with this collaborative effort, the DOL has issued a Field Assistance Bulletin that addresses AI and the FLSA.

June 2024: Employer’s business tax calendar

04/30/2024
Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.