DOL Proposes to End Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule aimed at eliminating certificates that allow employers to pay workers with disabilities less …
Christopher Wood, CPP
Christopher Wood, CPP is a senior editor at Thomson Reuters Checkpoint who creates content for the Payroll Update and Federal Tax Update daily news. He also provides explanation and analysis for the Payroll Guide product on a wide range of topics. Christopher has been published in the American Payroll Association’s PayTech magazine and has spoken at APA events. He is based in the New York City area.
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Experts Weigh in on Implications of Failed FTC Non-Compete Ban
In a recent discussion, legal experts James A. Paretti, Jr. and Melissa McDonagh, shareholders at Littler Mendelson P.C., provided insights …
Leader at Accounting Firm Discusses Trends and Best Practices Regarding Unclaimed Wages
Payroll professionals have a crucial role in identifying, tracking, and reporting unclaimed wages to prevent liability issues. As unclaimed property …
Werfel Notes ERC Process as Example of Digital Return Filing/Processing Benefits
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel’s April 16 testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on the tax filing season and IRS budget illustrated …
National Taxpayer Advocate “Very Concerned” About ERC Claims Delay in 2024
In its annual report to Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) said it was “very concerned” about delays in processing employee retention …
Two IRS Publications Tout Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Two IRS publications recently discussed the benefits of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers (SSA/IRS Reporter, 3rd Quarter …
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IRS FAQs Address Tax Treatment of Work-Life Referral Services
IRS FS-2024-13: Frequently asked questions about work-life referral services (Apr. 2024) Available at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/frequently-asked-questions-about-work-life-referral-services The IRS has released guidance on …
Seventh Circuit Addresses Plan Limitations on Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Midthun-Hensen v. Grp. Health Coop. of S. Cent. Wis., Inc., 2024 WL 3646149 (7th Cir. 2024) Available at https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/OpinionsWeb/processWebInputExternal.pl?Submit=Display&Path=Y2024/D08-05/C:23-2100:J:Easterbrook:aut:T:fnOp:N:3244881:S:0 A …
Ayahuasca Church’s Tax-Exempt Status Denial Appeal Should Not Be Reheard, IRS Tells Court
A federal appellate court correctly affirmed the district court’s decision to deny tax-exempt status to an Iowa-based religious entity for …