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WEST VIRGINIA: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011

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WISCONSIN: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011

The reduced FICA tax rate: Will it stay or go?

11/30/2011

As part of an economic stimulus effort, the withholding rate in 2011 for the employee’s share of the Social Security tax was reduced from the usual 6.2% to 4.2%. Will Congress agree to extend the 4.2% rate through 2012?

Form 941, Schedule R filers asked to conform

11/24/2011

The IRS wants agents who file their clients’ Forms 941 to please color within the lines on Schedule R, Allocation Schedule for Aggregate Form 941 Filers.

Don’t let the FLSA’s pay rules snow you under this winter

11/21/2011

Winter isn’t a challenging season just because of the lousy weather. It’s tough on payroll staff, who must ensure that the company’s pay policies jibe with the Fair Labor Standards Act when employees leave early, arrive late or just stay home because of snow. Here are the rules for nonexempts and exempts.

What are the rules on setting a late policy?

11/18/2011

Q. We would like to institute a rule subjecting employees to discipline for clocking in late. Are we permitted to do this even though we round our employees’ time to the nearest quarter-hour?

W-2s: the gift that keeps on giving

11/18/2011

W-2s can give you aggravation, sleepless nights, you name it. Here are the critical due dates, as well as six common W-2 errors and easy tips to avoid them:

Ho-Ho-Ho or Uh Oh?

11/17/2011

You can enjoy the company’s holiday bash even more after you get through these year-end payroll duties:

Health care reporting: What you need to do now

11/15/2011

If dealing with year-end 2011 hasn’t caused enough anxiety, lurking just around the corner is W-2 reporting of employees’ health benefits. If you’ll be filing at least 250 W-2s for 2012 and don’t have a self-insured plan that’s not subject to COBRA, you’re on the hook for health care reporting, beginning next year.

Keep the FLSA at Bay During the Holidays

11/03/2011

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is a busy time for many companies. Questions regarding overtime, holiday pay and seasonal hires often arise. You don’t have to play Scrooge this holiday season, if you know the rules as written in the Fair Labor Standards Act.