Ideas & Insights

Some employers can give paid leave to employees impacted by COVID in 2021 and claim a payroll tax credit per the American Rescue Plan Act.

Some employers can give paid leave to employees impacted by COVID in 2021 and claim a payroll tax credit per the American Rescue Plan Act.

The Iowa Department of Revenue advises taxpayers that Employee Retention Credit-related wage deduction reductions apply at the state level.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has issued complex guidance for employees claiming home office expense during the pandemic.

New Hampshire files challenge over Massachusetts regulation taxing telecommuting nonresidents with U.S. Supreme Court.

An executive order was issued directing the deferral of payroll tax payments. Follow up guidance from the Treasury Department is expected.

New legislation allows nonprofit employers to pay 50% of their unemployment reimbursing payment obligations to states.

Seattle payroll expense tax to be imposed on employee compensation of at least $150,000 for businesses with $7 million or more in payroll.

President held personally liable for unpaid income tax withholding even after another corporate officer found responsible.

Employers should use the updated Form 941 to properly report new CARES Act and FFCRA credits beginning in the second quarter of 2020.

Emergency regulations and technical guidance provide clarifications for telecommuter withholding and nexus safe harbors.

Employer social security payroll tax payment deferral for taxes incurred from March 27th through Dec. 31, 2020.

Six weeks after enacting significant tax changes, the Utah legislature and governor repealed the entire tax reform package.

Taxpayers with filing deadlines should carefully consult state taxing authority rules and regulations on timing filings.

Rate reduction triggered after revenue metrics achieved; draft TCJA guidance published addressing the personal income tax.

Michigan Department of Treasury issues guidance regarding a purchaser’s successor liability for the unpaid taxes of an acquired business.

Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 provides for one of the most expansive paid employee and family leave protections in the country.