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IRS Releases 2019 Form W-2, Instructions
The IRS has released the 2019 Form W-2 and the instructions. There are no major changes to the form. There are some items to note, including Box 9 no longer being in use and updated penalty amounts for failing to file correct information returns and to furnish correct payee statements.
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Video: Federal Judge Rules ACA Is ‘Unconstitutional’
Bill Dunn, CPP, APA's Director of Government Relations, discusses why a federal district court in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act "unconstitutional" late last year.
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E-Verify Resumes Operations After Government Shutdown
E-Verify resumed operations on January 27, with extended due dates and a request for patience while the government reinstates the service [E-Verify website, 1-27-19].
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IRS Warns of Delays in Shipping Paper Forms Ordered in December
The IRS warned employers that ordered paper information and employer returns (including Forms W-2) in late December that they may not receive them in time to meet the January 31 filing deadline. Employers should consider an alternate source for these forms [IR-2019-08, 1-29-19].
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IRS Releases Form for Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
The IRS released the new Form 8994, Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave, and its instructions, which will be used by employers to claim the credit for paid family and medical leave provided to their employees.
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IRS Waives Penalty for Some Taxpayers Who Underwithheld in 2018
The IRS announced it will waive the estimated tax penalty for some taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year [IR-2019-03, 1-16-19; Notice 2019-11, 1-16-19].
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IRS Warns Employers to Be Aware of Email Scams
The IRS warned employers to protect employee information and to be on guard against identity theft and Form W-2 scams as well as phishing emails [IRS Tax Tip 2018-188, 12-6-18; IRS News Release IR-2018-253, 12-17-18].
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E-Verify Unavailable During Government Shutdown
Due to a lapse in government funding, E-Verify and E-Verify services are not available [E-Verify website, 12-22-18]. Employers must still complete Forms I-9 for new employees.
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Economic Census—Your Response Makes a Difference
Have you completed the survey for the 2017 Economic Census? The U.S. Census Bureau says there is still time to complete the survey and responses are required by law. Completing the Economic Census allows the U.S. Census Bureau to provide free and quality data that can benefit your business.
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IRS Releases 2019 Publication 15 and Wage Levy Exemption Amount Tables
On December 18, the IRS released the 2019 Publication 15, Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide, and the 2019 wage levy exemption amount tables (Publication 1494).
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Business Standard Mileage Rate Increases to 58 Cents for 2019
The IRS announced that the business standard mileage rate for transportation expenses beginning January 1, 2019, will be 58 cents per mile [Notice 2019-02, released 12-14-18].
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IRS Extends Deadlines to Give Employees ACA Forms
The IRS has extended the due date for furnishing 2018 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to employees from January 31 to March 4 [IRS Notice 2018-94].
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IRS Releases Percentage Method Withholding Tables, 2019 Form W-4
The IRS has released the 2019 federal percentage method income tax withholding tables and the 2019 Form W-4, which is very similar to the 2018 Form W-4 [Notice 1036, rev. 12-18].
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IRS Gives an Extra Day to File Returns or Pay Taxes Originally Due on December 5
The IRS gave an extra day to file returns or pay taxes originally due on December 5, which has been declared a National Day of Mourning for former President George H.W. Bush [IRS News Release IR-2018-242, 12-4-18].
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IRS Issues Interim Guidance on 2019 Withholding
The IRS has issued interim guidance on withholding for the 2019 calendar year, which includes information on the Form W-4 [Notice 2018-92, 11-26-18].
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IRS Announces 2019 COLAs for Transportation Fringes, FSA Deferrals, and More
On November 15, the IRS released inflation-adjusted tables for 2019 reflecting any increases in the flexible spending arrangements deferral limit and excludable transportation fringes, among other changes. These are commonly referred to as cost of living adjustments (COLAs) [Rev. Proc. 2018-57, 11-15-18].
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DOL Issues Four Opinion Letters on FLSA Topics
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued four new opinion letters that address compliance under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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IRSAC Role to Expand, Absorb IRPAC, ACT in 2019
The IRS has announced that the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council’s (IRSAC) role will expand in 2019 to incorporate two other advisory groups [IR-2018-212, 11-1-18].
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IRS Announces Pension Plan Limits for 2019
On November 1, the IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, as well as other items, for tax year 2019 [IRS Notice 2018-83, 11-1-18].
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DOL Extends PAID Program for Six Months
The U.S. Department of Labor is extending its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program for six more months – until April 2019. The PAID program was established to expedite resolution of Fair Labor Standards Act overtime and minimum wage violations [DOL News Release, 10-9-18].
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