In this January 2019 edition of Compliance TV: the IRS releases important 2019 publications, the APA and IRS work together on TCJA-related publication, and Ohio accepts cryptocurrency for withholding...

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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...

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New Form MW-4, Montana Employee’s Withholding Allowance and Exemption Certificate, is available from the Montana Department of Revenue. Due to federal tax reform, several states are creating new...

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Fiserv, a U.S. financial technology provider, announced it will buy payment processor First Data in a $22 billion all-stock transaction, making it one of the largest acquisitions in the financial...

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On January 4, 2019, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill into law to reform Ohio’s occupational licensing laws with the intent to remove barriers to enter the job market. The law includes a Senate...

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The Washington Employment Security Department is reminding employers that premium collection for the paid family and medical leave program began January 1, 2019. Effective January 1, 2020, eligible...

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Online applications, online recertification logs, and an online directory of CPPs and FPCs have just been launched. FPCs and CPPs have been asking for more online tools to make certification and...

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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...

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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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The 2019 Chapter of the Year Contest (COTY) allows chapters to showcase their successful enhancements, events, and operations. Follow these helpful tips as you prepare your contest entry to better...

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