On November 15, President Biden signed H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, into law. The law ends the employee retention credit (ERC) as of September 30, 2021, for most employers.

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The IRS released cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) for 2022 reflecting any increases in excludable transportation fringes and flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).

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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 2022.

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect workers from COVID-19.

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to withdraw one portion of the 2020 final tip rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act and finalize its proposed revisions related to the...

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The IRS updated how it will handle certain frequently asked questions (FAQs) on newly enacted tax legislation.

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On October 13, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2022 social security wage base will be $147,000, which is an increase of $4,200 from 2021.

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The IRS has released the optional “high-low” per diem rates for lodging expenses and meals and incidental expenses that may be used instead of the General Services Administration’s “actual” per diem...

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The IRS released a revised Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund, and its instructions. Both have a July 2021 revision date. The form was significantly...

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The IRS released guidance on how employers must report the amount of qualified leave wages paid to employees for leave taken in 2021.

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