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U.S. Master™ Payroll Guide, 2012 Edition

Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Editorial Staff

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The 2012 Edition of the U.S. Master Payroll Guideis designed to meet the needs of customers who handle their payroll internally, outsource their payroll, subscribe to an electronic payroll library, or who cannot afford a comprehensive payroll resource. This book serves as a reference guide for finding quick answers that are written in plain language. The content focuses on the basics of payroll and some of the key areas include federal withholding requirements, federal taxable payroll laws, federal records & returns, wages and hours, and garnishments.

Changes to this edition include:

• Updated 2012 withholding table examples
• 2012 pension limits
• Updated state reciprocal agreements list
• State payroll card laws updated
• State taxable wage bases updated for 2012

Table of Contents:

• Employers and Their Obligations
• Processing New Employees
• FLSA: Employee Classifications
• FLSA: Wages and Hours
• FLSA: Recordkeeping and Enforcement
• What Are Wages?
• Payment of Wages
• Tax Treatment of Fringe Benefits
• Tax Treatment of Deferred Compensation and Retirement Benefits
• Tax Treatment of Health Benefits
• Tax Treatment of Other Specific Payments
• Basics of Payroll Withholding
• FICA Taxation
• FUTA Taxation
• State Unemployment Insurance
• Garnishments and Other Deductions from Pay
• Tax Deposits and Returns
• Statements to Employees/Information Returns
• Penalties
• Payroll Management and Administration Issues

Specifications:

• Book: Pub. March 2012, 6" x 9" Perfect bound/heavy paper cover, 672 pages. ISBN: 9780808028758.
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