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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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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.

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.