NY Changes Personal Income and MTA Payroll Tax Rates
On December 9, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a tax reform bill into law that will create new personal income tax (PIT) rates and brackets, effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2012. Read about how the new law will also reduce and eliminate the MTA Payroll Tax for certain employers, effective April 1, 2012.
Employment Laws Assistance
The Department of Labor has developed a series of online advisors that help employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under federal employment laws such as pay and overtime, workplace poster requirements, health benefits, and more. Consult the elaws Advisors at the Department of Labor's website.