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IRS Closed Friday, May 24

Added on May 22, 2013

Because of budget constraints related to sequestration, all IRS offices will be closed Friday, May 24, 2013. All IRS operations, including taxpayer assistance centers, the Taxpayer Advocate Service, IRS offices and IRS hotlines will be closed that day. In addition to the May 24 closures, all IRS operations will be …

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What Employers Should Know about Hiring Summer Help

Added on May 07, 2013

The May issue of Insights & Innovations, CompuPay’s white paper series for the business community, provides an overview of what employers need to know when hiring summer, seasonal or teen employees. Topics covered in the issue include: Minimum wage Child labor requirements Exceptions to the minimum …

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New White Paper Explains Form I-9 Compliance

Added on Apr 02, 2013

The April issue of Insights & Innovations, CompuPay’s white paper series for the business community, provides an overview of the ins-and-outs of Form I-9. The April edition outlines the primary changes in the newly revised Form I-9 release by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) …

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Health Plans Fall Short of PPACA’s EHB Requirements

Added on Mar 28, 2013

A recent survey conducted by HealthPockets, Inc. found that fewer than 2% of health insurance plans provide all the essential health benefits (EHB) required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Based on insurance records from 11,100 health insurance plans obtained from public records made available by the …

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IRS Extends WOTC Filing Requirement

Added on Mar 12, 2013

On March 8, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2013-14 announcing that it will extend the amount of time allowed for claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Form 8850 is normally due within 28 days of hiring a member …

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Tax Changes Affecting Employers

Added on Mar 08, 2013

How does the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) affect your business? Did Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) credit reductions become an issue in your state? Can you take advantage of the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit? The March 2013 issue of Insights & Innovations, CompuPay’s …

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Higher Social Security Tax Rate for Employees in 2013

Added on Jan 07, 2013

The “payroll tax holiday” expired on December 31, 2012, resulting in an increase in the employee portion of Social Security taxes from 4.2% to 6.2% as of January 1, 2013. Originally, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 reduced the employee portion of the Social …

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State Minimum Wage Changes for 2013

Added on Dec 21, 2012

Ten states will increase their state minimum wage for 2013. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state have increases effective January 1, 2013. Arizona is increasing from $7.65 to $7.80 Colorado is increasing from $7.64 to $7.78. Florida is increasing from $7.67 to $7.79. …

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Employers in 18 States Owe Additional FUTA Taxes for 2012

Added on Dec 07, 2012

Is your business in a FUTA credit reduction state? Do you owe additional FUTA taxes for 2012? The December 2012 issue of Insights & Innovations, CompuPay’s monthly publication highlighting topics that impact the business community, explains federal unemployment taxes (FUTA), the current situation with FUTA credit …

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2013 Standard Mileage Rate to Increase

Added on Nov 21, 2012

Effective January 1, 2013, the IRS has increased the standard business mileage rate from 55.5 cents per mile to 56.5 cents per mile. In addition to the standard business mileage rate, the IRS also increased the deductible medical and moving expenses mileage rate to 24 cents per mile. The rate …

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