08/12/2013
Question: On last year’s W-2s, Accuwage flagged a Social Security number (SSN) beginning with a nine. We called the Social Security Administration (SSA) and were advised to enter nine zeros for this SSN. We later learned that the SSN was an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Should we have reported the nine zeros or the ITIN, even though the W-2 instructions say not to accept an ITIN from an employee?
08/12/2013
The cost of health care is expected to rise just 6.5% in 2014, according to a new report by the consulting firm PwC, a full percentage point lower than the 7.5% growth rate projected for 2013. Even better news: PwC analysts believe this might not be just a year-to-year dip.