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Idaho Tax Department Releases Revised Employer Guide and Form W-4 Worksheet

The Idaho State Tax Commission released a revision to the, A Guide to Idaho Income Tax Withholding, containing several updates and a new form W-4 worksheet.

New York Clarifies Details of the Recent 2018-19 Budget Bill

NY Dept. of Taxation & Finance released guidance regarding the income tax changes under NY State 2018-19 Fiscal Year budget bill.

New Jersey Passes Individual Health Coverage Mandate

Effective Jan. 1, all NJ taxpayers and their dependents will be required to have minimum essential coverage for each month.

Rhode Island Paid Sick Leave Update

Learn more about the Rhode Island Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act that is effective on July 1, 2018.

IRS Released Draft of the 2019 Form W-4

On June 6, 2018, the IRS shared the draft 2019 Form W-4. This new Form W-4 reflects the changes made with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Tax Reform Affects Moving, Mileage & Travel Expenses

On May 25, the IRS released Notice 2018-42, detailing changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacting vehicle expenses and un-reimbursed employee expenses.

New Mexico 2018 Revised Withholding Tables

The New Mexico Department of Revenue revised FY-104 and its withholding tables for 2018 in response to the recent passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

2018 Mid-Year Review

Here’s a look back at the items that have become effective in the last six months of legislative changes.

IRS Releases 2019 ACA Affordability Rate

The IRS published Revenue Procedure 2018-34 adjustments increase the Employer Mandate affordability thresholds under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2019.

San Francisco Revises Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On May 5, 2018, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement published revised rules regarding the city’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.

Kentucky 2018 Revised Withholding Tables Released

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has released revised 2018 withholding tables and computer formula effective with tax years after January 2018.

New York Law Requires Quarterly Withholding Tax Reporting

NY State recently enacted 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget Bill that requires employers to report withholding tax information per employee on a quarterly basis.

Michigan 2018 Revised Employee Withholding Tables Released

The Michigan Department of Treasury released the revised 2018 wage-bracket withholding tables along with an updated 2018 Michigan Income Tax Withholding Guide.

New Jersey Paid Sick Leave

Effective October 29, 2018, the NJ Governor signed a statewide paid sick leave ordinance. This bill will preempt all existing local sick leave requirements.

Idaho 2018 Revised Withholding Tax Tables are Effective Immediately

The Idaho State Tax Commission recently passed House Bill 463 to conform to the 2018 Internal Revenue Code and published a Guide to Idaho Income Tax Withholding

IRS Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Reduced HSA Limit

The IRS is offering relief to individuals who contribute to a HSA that have coverage under a family High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Utah Issues New Withholding Tax Tables

Effective January 1, 2018, the 2018 Utah Legislature passed HB 293, lowering the state individual income tax rate from 5% to 4.95%. Utah revised the tables.

New York Governor Cuomo Signs Budget Bill as Part of Initiative to Fight Back Against Federal...

The New York State budget bill S7509C recently signed by Governor Cuomo includes a provision that establishes the Employer Compensation Expense Program (ECEP).

Governor Cuomo Signs New York State Budget Anti-Harassment Provisions Into Law

On April 12, 2018, NY Governor Cuomo signed into law the NY State Budget, which includes measures directed at employers regarding workplace sexual harassment.

Oklahoma Tax Commission Issues its own W4 Form

Oklahoma Tax Commission now has its own W-4 form as a response to the changes in federal law. OK previously used the federal form.