June 17, 2013
New online payroll service automatically maintains state and federal payments
Wave has announced the addition of Payroll Tax Service in 10 U.S. states.
May 23, 2013
New Decision Support Network Launched to Help Payroll Departments
Bloomberg BNA has launched the International Payroll Decision Support Network. This new membership-based service combines Bloomberg BNA's custom research offerings with a collection of new global payroll products and resources accessible to subscribers online.
May 17, 2013
Massachusetts reports employment downturn in April
Higher payroll taxes and federal sequestration spending cuts are keeping the Bay State stuck in a "soft patch" of economic growth that could last until the end of the year unless federal fiscal policy changes are put into immediate action, experts said yesterday, as new numbers show the state losing jobs.
May 16, 2013
An Easier Way for Small Businesses To Stay Compliant with Work Opportunity Tax Credit
With the many new employer tax laws and credits that have gone into effect over the past couple of years, there's little doubt that some small businesses are still unsure of many reporting requirements. For those considering the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), there's now an easier way to stay in compliance.
April 9, 2013
Payroll tax changes aren’t affecting many investors’ behavior
Half of investors have not changed their savings or spending behavior despite a reduction in take-home pay due to payroll tax changes this year, according to the John Hancock Investor Sentiment Survey.
April 1, 2013
IRS says New Jersey hospital owes $4.4M in unpaid payroll taxes
The federal government has cited Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center in Secaucus for failing to pay at least $4.4 million in taxes it withheld from employee paychecks -- a serious violation that can lead to civil and criminal charges.
March 29, 2013
Texas computer store owner guilty of $250,000 tax evasion
Texas businessman faces tax evasion sentence of up to five years in prison and three years supervised released, plus up to a $100,000 fine and restitution.
March 20, 2013
Survey finds mixed views on economic growth from retailers and suppliers
Despite Growth, Survey Finds Concessions and Payroll Tax to be Economic 'Speed Bumps' for Retailers and Suppliers of Apparel Merchandise
March 18, 2013
Hospital chain fined $7 million for unpaid wages
California labor officials have fined a Southern California hospital chain, Pacific Health Corp., more than $7 million for not paying employee wages and bouncing payroll checks.
March 16, 2013
New Jersey delaying income tax refunds by up to 3 months
New Jersey is delaying income tax refunds to more than 13,000 filers by as long as three months as part of an effort by the state Treasury Department to reduce what it says is the growing problem of tax-refund identity fraud.
March 13, 2013
Tips for small businesses to navigate new tax laws in 2013
A checklist of steps that small business owners can take to help navigate changes stemming from the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA).
March 5, 2013
How companies can make sure their payroll service provider is paying their taxes
Many businesses rely on a payroll service provider to handle their tax withholdings, but they still need to make sure the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies get their due.