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New Jersey Enacts Payroll Tax “Convenience of Employer” Rule

Withum

Enacted on July 21, 2023, New Jersey A4694 creates a “Convenience of Employer” rule, affecting both employers and employees for payroll tax reporting purposes. This resulted in New Jersey losing significant tax revenue to New York’s rule.

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New Jersey Business Owner Failed to Pay $10 Million in Payroll Taxes

CPA Practice

A New Jersey business owner faces a federal prison sentence after failing to pay more than $10 million in payroll taxes. Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, pleaded guilty to willful failure to pay over payroll taxes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Jersey said in a statement Wednesday. By Jeff Goldman.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

CPA Practice

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. By Nellie Akalp. for both employees and employers.

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New Jersey Paid Family Leave (+Q&A)

Patriot Software

New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.

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How Will New Jersey Legislation (A5323) Affect Financial Services?

Withum

On July 3, 2023, New Jersey enacted comprehensive tax legislation (A5323) that will likely impact every business in one shape or another. For background, in 2019, New Jersey implemented Corporate Business Tax (CBT) reform, which adopted market-based sourcing for the receipt of services.

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New Jersey Legislation Requires Businesses to Offer State Mandated Retirement Plans

Withum

Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act on March 28, 2019, requiring many small to mid-size businesses to offer a retirement plan. New Jersey did create a Secure Choice Savings Program website that should provide more details regarding the program.

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An Employer’s Guide to Multi-State Payroll Tax Withholding for Remote Workers

Anders CPA

Remote workers have become a staple of the workplace, but hiring out-of-state employees can lead to payroll tax complications. Multi-state payroll tax withholding done incorrectly can lead to penalties and interest for employers and create tax headaches for employees.