Did you unexpectedly owe on last year’s return? With only a handful of paychecks left in 2019 to ensure you have enough withholding, we recommend you go to the IRS’s Tax Withholding Estimator (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator) or contact your tax professional to
US Department of Labor Raises Earnings Threshold for Nonexempt Employees
On 9/24/19, the Department of Labor announced an increase in the threshold for the earnings requirement of nonexempt workers. Effective January 1, 2020, employers must pay their employees a minimum of $684 per week (up from $455 per week), which
NJ Department of Labor’s Paid Sick Law Now in Effect
October 29, 2018 marked the beginning of time when all New Jersey private and non-profit employers must follow the new Earned Sick Leave Act for all employees, whether full time or part time. In addition, Pennsylvania and other states’ employers
A New Way of Comparing Financing Without Hurting Your Credit Score
Credit Karma has rolled out a new service that allows members to compare credit cards and loans without going through the three credit bureaus. As you may be aware, when one applies for credit, the lender will request information about
Complimentary Lunch and Learn for CASI Clients
Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:00 – 1:00 (Lunch provided) PA Unemployment Comp Basics of the law How to prevent your company from having claims against it Tips for the appeals and hearing process This is event is free to CASI
Have You Checked your 2018 Federal Tax Withholding?
A government report was recently issued estimating 30 million people (over 21% of taxpayers) will find they have had too little federal tax withheld and will owe money when they file their 2018 income tax returns. As you may recall,
Health Insurance Options
Are you a sole proprietor or small-business employer? Is your health insurance too expensive or completely unaffordable? Keep your eyes open for more information on new entities known as association health plans. The President signed an executive order last year
July 2018 starts the penalty phase of new PA 1099-MISC rules
Earlier this year we announced the changes that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue was making with Form 1099-MISC reporting through our newsletter and our website (see February blog post below). This change applies to businesses operating in PA who pay
Philadelphia Wage Tax
The Philadelphia wage tax rate changes each year on July 1st. Every paycheck dated after June 30th must be taxed at the new wage tax rate. The new reduced tax rate for Philadelphia residents is 3.8809%; non-residents subject to Philadelphia
2017 OSHA 300A Submission Due 7/1/18
Covered establishments should electronically submit their 2017 OSHA Form 300A information between now and July 1, 2018. Too see whether your organization is a covered organization, go to www.osha.gov/injuryreporting.