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Is relocation reimbursement taxable? How to assess tax liability for employee relocation

Business Management Daily

However, the laws regarding relocation expenses have changed in recent years, which can cause confusion for employers and employees. Employers pay the employee back for out-of-pocket relocation costs like packing and moving services, temporary housing, and travel expenses. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed that.

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How can employers support working carers through the school holidays?

Employee Benefits

Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support. Employers that can be seen to help will benefit from more productive and motivated staff. Flexible-working arrangements are an obvious place to start.

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Employment laws to watch in 2018

Insperity

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018.

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Top Tax Tips for France

Global People Strategist

France is one of the most highly taxed countries in the world. In fact, France achieved the title of the highest taxed county in the European Union in 2017 and 2018. France is a welfare state, so naturally, it needs funds (to offer amenities and benefits) that are paid by the taxes of its French residents. Income tax.

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Value Added Tax Proposed in Greece

Global People Strategist

Preliminary recommendations have been issued in Greece in order to reduce additional tax and social security contribution amounts with the hopes of potentially attracting investments from foreign parties. These investments may come in the form of multinational investors, multinational corporate partnerships or traditional tourism.

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Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to Know

Patriot Software

In 2018, the IRS adjusted income tax withholding tables to reflect the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The IRS released changes to the income tax brackets for 2019. When you have employees, you need to stay on top of changing employment tax rates. Rates impact the amount of money you withhold from employee wages.

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2019 Pre-tax Limits Announced

Benefit Resource Inc.

The IRS released the 2019 pre-tax limits for Mass Transit, Parking, Medical FSA and Adoption Assistance. Maximum Election : $265 / month (up from $260 / month in 2018). Maximum Annual Limit : $2,700 (up from $2,650 in 2018). 2018 Adoption Assistance Limit. Maximum Annual Limit : $14,080 (up from $13,810 in 2018).

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