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IRS: Connecticut Residents Affected by Recent Flooding to Get Tax Relief

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TNS) The IRS announced Monday that tax relief for individuals and businesses in flood-stricken parts of Connecticut would be made available. The IRS would also grant other areas in Connecticut relief, if they are later added to the federally recognizied disaster area. By Vincent Gabrielle, New Haven Register, Conn.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. Connecticut already requires certain employers to provide paid sick leave.

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Last Week in Payroll: Summertime Tax Tips

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Let’s go over a few summertime tax tips for payroll professionals this season: 1) Interns. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced the Back to Work CT Program. The program provides an incentive for long-term unemployed people in Connecticut to return to the workforce. Back to work incentive program launched.

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Last Week in Payroll: The Ides of March

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Now, let’s take a look at this past week in payroll and go over a few of the more interesting stories buzzing about in the industry. The legislation comes with another stimulus payment and a number of other provisions that are payroll-related. The first quarter of 2021 is nearly finished. Federal News. On March 11, 2021, the U.S.

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Payroll trends to watch in 2022 (Part 2)

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Part 2 of this blogpost explains how prevalent payroll is in our daily lives with a focus on key issues in 2022, including unemployment, disaster relief, paid sick leave, and international. The Payroll Guide for Checkpoint Edge has detailed information on unemployment for each state, the District of Columbia, and territories like the U.S.

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How Layoffs Affect Your Tech Company’s Books and Payroll

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And, of course, you can’t forget about how your layoffs impact your books and payroll. And if you’re in this boat, you should know what it means for your books and your payroll. Meet with your accountant to decide if it’s right for you. Having a quality bookkeeping and accounting team around you can go a long way here.

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Tax attorney: Navigating the nuances of taxation in hybrid work arrangements

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Challenges presented by the hybrid worker for human resources and payroll With over 30 years of experience in state and local tax laws, Lynn A. Unfortunately, management failed to inform HR and payroll. Most importantly, Gandhi stressed that employees involved in payroll tax must be kept in the loop.