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Stay on top of new and changing laws and regulations impacting your business with updates from our team of regulatory experts. Our alerts help you stay aware and make sense of federal, state, and regional compliance, from employer taxes and social security to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and paid leave.

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IRS Releases New Information on 2019 Form W-4

After much deliberation, the planned major revisions to the 2019 Federal Form W-4 will be postponed. A draft of the proposed 2019 form was released in June.

September 20, 2018

Seattle, WA Revises Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2018, the Seattle OLSE published revised rules regarding the city’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance.

September 17, 2018

Illinois Updates the Personal Exemption Allowance

The Illinois Department of Revenue issued revised Illinois Withholding Tables. Employers and payers are encouraged to review their current withholdings.

September 14, 2018

2019 New York State Paid Family Leave Rate Announced

New York State recently announced the required Premium Rate to be used for employee payroll deductions covering the cost of Paid Family Leave Insurance.

September 12, 2018

Maryland Updates the Percentage Method Withholding Instructions

Maryland recently released the revised percentage method withholding instructions to reflect an increase in the maximum standard deduction.

September 04, 2018

IRS Launches New Easy-to-Use Web Pages

The IRS encourages taxpayers to use their website to look for information about how the tax reform legislation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, affects their taxes.

August 27, 2018

Alabama Partially Conforms to the Federal Tax Reform

Alabama will automatically conform to specific provisions of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Other provisions require formal state legislation and adoption.

August 16, 2018

NYC Fair Workweek Update

New York City has issued additional requirements for temporary schedule changes to the Fair Workweek Law.

August 16, 2018

California Annual UI Benefit Statement Coming Soon

The California EDD will start penalizing employers that fail to comply with the requirement to file quarterly returns and pay employment taxes electronically.

August 10, 2018

California EDD Grants Relief For Victims of Fires and Storms

The California EDD will permit employers to request a 60-day extension to file their payroll reports or to deposit payroll taxes, without penalty or interest.

August 08, 2018

New Jersey Enacts New Employer Payroll Tax

New legislation allows any municipality in New Jersey with a population of 200,000 or more to impose an employer tax.

August 08, 2018

Arizona: Additional Guidance on Paid Sick Leave

The Industrial Commission of Arizona issued new guidance clarifying many requirements of the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act in regards to Paid Sick Leave.

August 07, 2018

New Jersey Revises Withholding Tables

The New Jersey Division of Taxation recently released updated withholding tables that reflect the addition of a 15.6% withholding rate on annual wages.

August 06, 2018

House Passes Enhanced Health Savings Bills

On July 25, 2018, the House passed two separate bills that seek to expand access and use of HSAs, FSAs and accessibility to lower premium plans.

VETS-4212 Reporting Period Begins August 1

The VETS-4212 annual reporting period begins August 1, 2018 and is due by September 30, 2018.

Oregon Statewide Transit Tax Takes Effect July 1, 2018

Oregon legislature recently passed House Bill 2017 for a new statewide transit tax for those working in Oregon and residents, to fund state highway upgrades.

Vermont Income Taxes are Decreasing in 2019

Vermont’s Governor allowed the budget bill to pass into law without his signature. The legislation creates a personal exemption of $4,150 for Vermont.

Hawaii Introduces New Legislature

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed several bills into law on July 5, including workers compensation, equal pay and antidiscrimination laws.

NY Releases New Details on the Employer Compensation Expense Program

The ECEP established a new optional Employer Compensation Expense Tax that employers can pay if they have employees earning $40,000 or more in wages in NY.

Massachusetts Legislative Update

Governor Baker signed legislation that makes changes to Massachusetts law, including minimum wage increase, elimination of Sunday Premium Pay, and FML Program.