More employees underwithheld for 2018, says IRS: How Payroll can help Over one-fifth of workers may now owe taxes to IRS Underwithholding taxes from employees’ pay is a significant problem, and it’ll likely get worse going forward. According to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the percentage of Americans who aren’t withholding [...]
The IRS announced the new contribution limit for health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) later than usual this year, which life a little harder for employers.For 2019, the FSA voluntary contribution limit is $2,700, a $50 increase from last year.Best 2 optionsThe limit was released after many companies already closed their open enrollment periods for next [...]
IRS releases 2019 contribution limits: What’s vital for Payroll Latest figures for 401(k)s and other retirement plans The IRS has officially released the 2019 cost-of-living adjustments to the dollar limits for contributions to qualified retirement plans. Here’s the info you’ll need to know when making deductions from employees’ pay to fund these plans as of [...]
Get ready: The SSA just announced the taxable wage base for 2019. Maximum taxable earning will rise to $132,900 – a $4,500 increase from the 2018 wage base of $128,400. The tax rate will remain at the amount set by law: 5.2% for both employers and employees. Numbers to know Given the current [...]
