• Multi-State employment - Manage Payroll for Remote & Distributed Teams
  • Multi-State employment - Manage Payroll for Remote & Distributed Teams

    • Speaker : Mark Schwartz
    • Session Code : MZOCT0724
    • Date : 04th November 2024
    • Time : 1:00 PM Eastern Time / 10:00 AM Pacific Time
    • Duration : 90 Mins

Overview:

 

Navigating the complexities of multistate payroll tax compliance has always been a challenge, but with the shift to remote work during and after Covid-19, the landscape has become even more intricate. Employers now face the reality of permanent work-from-home arrangements, often involving employees who live in different states than where the business operates. As a result, understanding state-specific tax requirements has never been more critical.

 

In this 90-minute webinar, led by payroll expert Mark Schwartz, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage payroll for employees working across state lines. Mark will share his expertise on multistate payroll compliance, offering practical insights into handling unemployment insurance, state income tax, and other state/local tax regulations. With decades of experience advising employers on payroll obligations across all 50 states, Mark will guide you through the complexities and help you avoid common mistakes that could lead to penalties and fines.

 

Areas covered in the session:

 

  • Overview of the normal rules on multistate workers
  • The impact of Covid-19 on multistate employment rules and the transition to permanent remote work
  • The 4-part test for determining which state receives unemployment insurance taxes
  • Guidelines for withholding state income taxes for employees working in different states
  • How to manage payroll for employees traveling between states for work
  • Understanding states with reciprocal tax agreements and how they can simplify compliance
  • Identifying states with local employment taxes and their specific requirements
  • Evaluating if your payroll system is equipped to handle multistate tax obligations
  • Other HR issues related to multistate employment, including employee benefits and residency rules

 

Learning Objectives:

 

By attending this webinar, participants will:

 

  • Understand how to manage payroll for employees working across multiple states, including withholding state income tax and Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes.
  • Learn how to determine tax liability when employees live in one state but work in another, and how to comply with state and local tax regulations.
  • Gain insight into the impact of Covid-19 on multistate employment rules and how to adapt your payroll system for permanent work-from-home arrangements.
  • Identify states with reciprocal agreements that simplify tax compliance and how to navigate states without such agreements.
  • Develop practical strategies for handling payroll and HR challenges for traveling employees and those with workforces across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Ensure your payroll system is up-to-date and compliant with both state and local tax requirements.

 

Why should you attend?

 

Ask yourself:

 

  • Do you have employees working from home in a different state than your business?
  • Are you managing a workforce that frequently travels across multiple states?
  • Do you know where and when to register as an employer in another state?
  • Are you familiar with the rules for withholding state income taxes for employees who work in different states?
  • Do you understand which states have reciprocal agreements that simplify tax withholding and which do not?
  • Is your payroll system equipped to handle multistate employment requirements?
  • Are you aware of all the local and state tax regulations that differ from the states you operate in?

 

If these questions are relevant to your business, this webinar will provide the guidance you need to ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties.

 

Who will benefit?

 

This webinar is highly beneficial for organizations across various industries, especially those with a distributed or remote workforce. Any business operating across state lines will find this session invaluable in managing multistate payroll compliance effectively.

 

Professionals who will find this webinar beneficial:

 

  • Payroll Managers
  • HR Managers
  • Finance Managers
  • Tax Compliance Officers
  • Accountants
  • Compensation and Benefits Managers
  • Legal and Compliance Officers
  • Human Resources Directors
  • CFOs (Chief Financial Officers)
  • Controllers
  • Payroll Administrators
  • HR Business Partners
  • State Tax Auditors
  • Operations Managers responsible for workforce management
  • Small Business Owners with employees in multiple states



Mark Schwartz in an employment tax specialist with over 25 years of payroll tax experience. He has been an employment tax auditor with the state of California. During that time he managed an audit caseload of over 25 businesses – ranging from home based businesses to large multinational corporations. He understands the full range of employment tax law for both federal and state purposes.

 

For the last 15 years Mark has helped hundreds of clients sort out confusing details in order to effectively run payroll operations. Mark prides himself on listening attentively to his clients, and not ceasing his consulting duties until the client is fully satisfied with the answers and advice.

 

Mark’s audio conferences are jam packed with all details applicable to any given topic. He incorporates his experience with the laws and regulations – this gives audiences a leg up on applying the knowledge to their business. Furthermore, mark is generous with this time for anyone who attends a live conference. He will help research anything on the given topic – free of charge.



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