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Payroll taxes are taxes that are often calculated and remitted based on a percentage of an employee's wages, but they can also include fixed charges. Payroll taxes consist of two types of taxes: 1) taxes that... more +
Payroll taxes are taxes that are often calculated and remitted based on a percentage of an employee's wages, but they can also include fixed charges. Payroll taxes consist of two types of taxes: 1) taxes that are withheld by an employer from an employee's wages and 2) taxes paid by an employer based on the amount of an employee's wages. These taxes may be advanced income tax payments on behalf of an employee. They are also employer and employee payments to a variety of government programs, such as social security, and unemployment/disability insurance. less -
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2026 Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave Updates - Benefit Amount, Contribution Rates, and Taxability of Benefit Payments

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Effective January 1, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced an increase to the maximum weekly Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit. For the second year in a row,...more

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Bermuda Employment Frequently Asked Questions (International Employment Lawyer)

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Briefing Summary: Carey Olsen is pleased to have authored the Bermuda section of International Employment Lawyer's (IEL) FAQs guide. IEL's International Employment FAQs provide concise answers to commonly asked employment law...more

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Dependent Care Assistance Program Limit to Increase in 2026

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Starting January 1, 2026, the annual contribution limit for dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) will increase from $5,000 to $7,500 (or $3,750 if married filing separately), marking the first adjustment in decades....more

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FICA Tax: Navigating the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Special Timing Rule

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Compensation is generally subject to federal income tax and FICA tax when compensation is actually paid to an employee. However, nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) may be subject to FICA taxation before federal income...more

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Employment Law Update: New Overtime Tax Law Increases Employer Recordkeeping Obligation

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The Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a new overtime tax provision, broadly described as “No Tax on Overtime.” More accurately, the Bill allows an employee tax deduction of a portion of overtime payments, up to a...more

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IRS Clarifies Income Tax Withholding and Reporting Obligations for Uncashed Retirement Checks

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When an employer (or the proper withholding agent, like a plan administrator) issues a retirement benefit, there is generally an obligation to withhold income tax on the payment and to report the payment on Form 1099-R....more

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act May Impact Employers

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law a bill entitled “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14,” generally referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA). The OBBBA...more

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Amended Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Law Addresses Neonatal Intensive Care, Slightly Lowers Employee...

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This legislative session, Colorado amended the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law via SB 25-144 in two material ways affecting lengths of leave and FAMLI premiums (i.e., taxes)....more

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What California Employers Need to Know About Wage Deductions

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It is important for employers in California to understand what is permitted for wage deductions to maintain compliance and avoid potential pitfalls. Employers in California may lawfully withhold amounts from an employee’s...more

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The Future of College Sports: A Monetary and Regulatory Maze

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Following the House v. NCAA settlement, which provides for backpay and permits revenue sharing with student athletes, Division I colleges and universities are grappling with regulatory, compliance, and financial challenges...more

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Maine Adopts Final Rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

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After multiple rounds of rulemaking that saw more than 1,600 comments submitted by nearly 600 individuals and businesses, the Maine Department of Labor, on December 4, 2024, approved and published the final rules for Maine’s...more

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The Massachusetts PFML: 2025 Contribution Rates and Benefit Amounts

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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (Department) just announced the 2025 weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for both employers and employees under the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave...more

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Checklist for Foreign Companies Expanding into the US

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You’re a foreign company looking to set up shop in the United States. You have weighed the pros and cons of expanding your business into the United States, c..onfirmed the compatibility of any products or services you offer...more

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[Webinar] Managing New Legal Mandates for Multi-State Employers - June 11th, 10:00 am CT

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It’s not usual for companies to have employees working in multiple states, especially if they hire remote workers. However, managing a workforce that is spread out over multiple locations can be challenging. Join Sara...more

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California to Potentially Implement a Long-Term Care Payroll Tax

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In 2019, California passed a law that created the Long Term Care Insurance Task Force (“Task Force”) to examine how to design and implement a long-term care insurance program. The Task Force recommended a payroll tax to fund...more

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New and Proposed Legislation Puts Spotlight on Long-Term Care Insurance in California

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In 2022, the state of Washington enacted a law requiring employers to begin collecting a 0.58% payroll tax from employees unless they have private long-term care coverage. The funds are intended to provide a limited lifetime...more

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Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill For Paid Family and Medical Leave

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The Minnesota Legislature passed a paid family and medical leave bill last week that is expected to be signed by Governor Walz within the next few days. The new law creates a state-administered, mandatory paid family and...more

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Who is Caring for WA Cares? Part 1: Deductions to Start July 1, 2023

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As discussed in prior advisories, following a class action lawsuit challenging Washington State's Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (now called "WA Cares") and legislative changes and delays, WA Cares is again set...more

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California Pumps Up Paid Leave Benefits

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​​​​​​​On September 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law (Senate Bill 951 or “SB951”) providing for increased benefits for workers taking paid family leave. The existing California Paid Family Leave law...more

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Delaware Joins Trend to Provide Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know

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Governor John Carney recently signed a bill making Delaware the 11th state to create a paid family leave program for eligible employees. Covered businesses will need to make payroll contributions beginning January 1, 2025,...more

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Revisiting Remote Workforces – They May Be Here to Stay in Some Form

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Early in the pandemic, I reported on the widespread newly created remote workforces resulting from stay-at-home orders issued by the governors of most states. In many cases, neither the employer nor the workers were prepared...more

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Employer FAQs as Maryland Becomes 10th State to Provide Paid Family Leave

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Maryland will soon be the tenth state to offer paid family leave to employees, continuing a trend that is expected to roll across the country in the next few years. This comes after the Maryland legislature’s April 9 vote to...more

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Don’t Pay Twice: Monitor Payment of Cancelled, Reissued Qualified Plan Distributions

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Cancelled and reissued qualified plan distribution checks, particularly to decedents, should be monitored for payment in light of the Internal Revenue Service’s repeated refusal to repay withholding to payor plans. If a Form...more

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Washington Long-Term Care Insurance Tax

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On January 27, 2022, Governor Jay Inslee signed two bills that delay implementation of the Washington Cares Act to July 1, 2023, including the 0.58% payroll tax, and provide additional exemptions from the program. The Act...more

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It’s Official: Governor Inslee Signs Bills to Delay and Modify Washington’s Long Term Care Act

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Seyfarth Synopsis: After announcing a moratorium on the State’s collection of the Washington Cares Fund long term care (“LTC”) payroll tax from employers on December 17, 2021, Governor Inslee signed into law House Bills 1732...more

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