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2013 Form 941 And Instructions Include New Line For Additional Medicare Tax

by Rena Pirsos | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 3/26/2013

The IRS has released the 2013 Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return, along with the instructions. Other than a few editorial changes, the only major change to the form is a new line 5d, Taxable wages and tips...more

Capital Thinking Update - January 7, 2013

by Amy Davenport, Tanya DeRivi, Eugenia Edwards, Jared Fleisher, Matthew Kulkin, Jessica Monahan, Amy Budner Smith, Scott Thompson, Joseph Urso, Sarah Vilms, Dana Weeks, Pam Welsh | Patton Boggs LLP on 1/11/2013

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Fiscal Cliff - Agriculture & Food - Budget, Appropriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services - Health Care - Financial...more

Retirement and Pensions Update - Janurary 2, 2013

by David Leiter, Abby Matousek | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 1/3/2013

In This Update: Fiscal Cliff Deal Includes Provisions on Charitable Contributions and Roth Roll Overs; PBGC Testifies in Subcommittee Hearing on Multiemployer Plans; IRS Updates Retirement Plan Rules for Hurricane...more

Capital Thinking Update - December 10, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 12/14/2012

General Legislative On Tuesday, December 11, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and at 2:00 for legislative business. The House will consider a Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 4310 – National Defense...more

Hurricane Sandy: New York Permits Tax Relief For Leave-Based Donation Programs

by Rena Pirsos | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 12/12/2012

As previously reported on XpertHR, due to the extreme need for charitable relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued guidance on the federal income and employment tax treatment of...more

Tax Issues Stirred Up by Hurricane Sandy

by Ellen McElroy | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 12/3/2012

In late October, Hurricane Sandy caused significant damage to many businesses throughout the Northeastern United States. In the past, business taxpayers experiencing similar storm damage would have focused primarily on the...more

IRS and DOL Provide Relief for Plan Participants Affected by Hurricane Sandy

by Dennis R. Bonessa, Dodi Walker Gross, John D. Martini, Allison Warden Sizemore | Reed Smith on 11/29/2012

On November 16, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released Announcement 2012-44, which relaxes certain procedural requirements for plan loans and hardship withdrawals to participants affected by Hurricane Sandy....more

IRS Provides Additional Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

by Jason A. Rothman | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/26/2012

As people and employers continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance to assist victims of the hurricane. In this post, we’ll talk about two specific ways in...more

Tax Law Blog: Giving Back After Hurricane Sandy

by Davis Brown Law Firm on 11/21/2012

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season so soon after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, many families and individuals find themselves considering charitable giving. Here are a few tips and tricks to consider...more

IRS Guidance Encourages Leave Donation Programs for Hurricane Sandy Victims

by Morgan Lewis on 11/7/2012

Employers wishing to provide disaster relief assistance have several tax-relief provisions available to them. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the resulting destruction and devastation to the East Coast, many...more

A Tax-Favored Method Employers Can Use to Assist Employees Affected by Sandy

by Stephen A. Riga | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/2/2012

For those caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the past few days represent a life-changing event. Many employers are eager to find a way to assist employees as they address the damage and destruction. Tax provisions passed...more

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