If someone claiming to be from the government calls and asks you to participate in a survey, one red flag will signal it’s a hoax. More…

The feds are gearing up for a round of audits to uncover unpaid business and payroll taxes — and there’s nothing you can do to reduce your chances of being chosen. More…

There’s a hitch to reporting COBRA premium subsidies that could cause problems with the fourth-quarter Form 941, due the end of this month. More…

All sorts of things can prevent employers from delivering W-2s by the Jan. 31 deadline, but taking these five steps will keep disasters – and penalties – at bay. More…

The Internal Revenue Service just cleared up one COBRA-subsidy issue that had some employers confused: the proper reporting procedures. More…

A change in the standard mileage rate for 2010 seems as if it should be pretty straightforward. Except it’s not. More…

An audit of 6,000 businesses that was scheduled for November has been pushed back, giving you a little more time to make sure your company’s records are in order. More…

If your company is  considering broader use of independent contractors to save money, be aware that federal and state lawmakers and investigators plan to go hard on any employer who doesn’t meet strict IC requirements. More…

To comply with federal regs, employers must send all workers an important message by Dec. 1. More…

While the benefits of wellness programs have been well documented, little has been said about the drawbacks and hidden costs. More…