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Regs restore FICA/FUTA family employment exemptions

12/05/2011
Regulations have re­­stored the FICA/FUTA exemptions for employing family members and members of religious orders in LLCs and other disregarded entities that didn’t elect to be treated as corporations for federal payroll tax purposes. The regs became effective Nov. 1, 2011, but you may apply them to wages paid beginning Jan. 1, 2009.

Busy year for Payroll in the IRS’ business plan

12/05/2011
Every year, the IRS releases its Priority Guidance Plan, also known as the business plan. It’s no surprise that the IRS is devoting a considerable amount of time to issuing guidance related to Payroll’s continuing role in health care reform.

3% withholding bites the dust; vets get jobs tax credits

12/05/2011
Congress has repealed the dreaded withholding provision under which state and local governments would have been required to withhold 3% of payments made to any payee for goods and services. The provision was slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2013.

Credit reduction states named for 2011 FUTA returns

12/02/2011
Since 2008, states have borrowed heavily from the federal government to pay regular unemployment benefits. Bad: Employers in states that fail to pay back those loans within two years can’t take the full 5.4% FUTA credit. Credit reduction states for 2011 FUTA taxes have now been identified.

Ohio’s minimum wage rises to $7.70 per hour

12/02/2011

Effective Jan. 1, 2012, Ohio’s state minimum wage rises from $7.40 per hour to $7.70 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees increases to $3.85 per hour. Employers must still ensure that tipped workers’ wages and tips add up to the state’s new minimum wage of $7.70.

ALABAMA: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011
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ARIZONA: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011
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CALIFORNIA: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011
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COLORADO: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011
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CONNECTICUT: Payroll law update, July-Dec. 2011

12/01/2011
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