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Final regs OK mandatory state payroll deduction IRA plans

11/15/2016
Five states have enacted laws that require certain employers to set up auto-enrollment IRAs for their employees.

In the Payroll Mailbag …

11/15/2016
Sick pay payouts … No SSN number

Federal contractors are on the hook for paid sick time

11/15/2016
The regs become effective with new or renewing contracts signed on or after Jan. 1, 2017.

Regulatory alert: IRS and OSHA

11/15/2016
The government has been busy adding to its regulatory agenda. Here’s the latest news from the regulations front.

Set ’em up Santa: Checklist for year-end processes

11/15/2016
Just like dominos, many things must fall into place this month and next month in order for your year-end to proceed as smoothly as possible.

Employees can self-certify late 401(k) rollovers

11/15/2016
Under new guidance, the IRS will allow plan administrators to accept late rollovers if employees self-certify, in writing, that they couldn’t make their rollovers on time due to one of these circumstances.

All-States Chart on 2016 W-2 Filing Dates/E-Filing Requirements

11/15/2016
E-filing requirements for each state.

Company wins its $1.3 million unclaimed property suit

11/15/2016
Delaware has settled its attempt to collect $1.3 million from a Tennessee company that failed to escheat one $147 unclaimed paycheck to it.

Payroll 2017: Get the latest numbers while they’re hot

11/15/2016
The IRS has released the 2017 personal exemption amount, which doubles as the value of one withholding allowance for an annual pay period.

Tale of Twin Cities’ dueling policies on paid leave

11/14/2016
Less than four months after adopting a paid leave policy, Minneapolis has amended it to conform more closely with St. Paul’s paid leave statute.