Has your state unemployment tax (SUTA) rate gotten out of control and you haven’t even kept an eye on it? Often times this can cost a company 10’s of thousands of dollars without even paying attention. Industries that have high turnover like the restaurant industry, typically have higher SUTA tax rates. If your company is paying […]
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In another sign that the gloves have come off for the last 2 years of his term, President Obama suggests he can raise taxes by executive action. That’s the same method he used for his controversial immigration ‘reform.’ The Congressional Budget Office says Mr. Obama’s executive immigration action will increase federal deficits by $8.8 billion over the next […]
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Obama administration pushes business tax reform in Congress – BY JASON LANGE,Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Tuesday said it saw room for compromise with Congress on a potential overhaul of the business tax code, but a top Republican lawmaker said the two sides remained at loggerheads over taxes on small companies. Treasury […]
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Fines for I-9 errors on the rise BY SCOTT WOOLDRIDGE @BenefitsPro Fines resulting from I-9 audits have exploded in recent years, and immigration law experts say employers should put a high priority on making sure their policies and paperwork are in compliance. “We have seen a huge increase in fines against employers, and we don’t think that’s […]
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Suit filed in Jacksonville against Jimmy John’s, alleging unfair labor practices by: Eric Snider Reporter- Tampa Bay Business Journal A federal class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Jacksonville against Jimmy John‘s, alleging that the sandwich chain illegally underpaid assistant store managers throughout the country. According to the complaint, “Regardless of the number of hours worked, Jimmy John‘s […]
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Avalara Sales and use tax compliance have never been more complicated. Determining where, when and how to collect sales tax and for which products and services is impossibly onerous. California, Florida, New York, and Texas (hereafter the “Big Four”) are four of the most populous states and have the highest sales tax revenue collections in […]