Author: Robert Hernandez

Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee who has high schoolers attending class remotely who are able to take care of themselves during the day?

No. Employees are entitled to emergency FMLA (EFMLA) when they are unable to work or telework because they need to care for a child because the child's school or place of care has been closed, or the childcare provider is unavailable, due to COVID-19. However, if...

10 September, 2020

What Happens If I Overspend My Housing Allowance?

A very common question in Clergy Tax Preparation is “If I designated X as my housing allowance, and I overspend it, what happens?” Many believe that overspending your housing allowance will result in a penalty or getting into trouble with the Internal Revenue Service. This...

09 September, 2020

Federal Employees Can’t Opt Out of Payroll Tax Deferral, Agency Says

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. with additional statements from the National Treasury Employees Union, which is requesting more details from the Office of Management and Budget about upcoming payroll tax deferral plans. The president’s upcoming payroll tax deferral...

08 September, 2020

4 Ways Biometric Time Clocks Lower Fixed Costs

Do you have hourly workers at your company? Not keen on letting any of them go? We suggest getting a biometric time clock. There is no better way to control labor costs if you have hourly workers. 4 Ways Biometric Time Clocks Lower Fixed Costs ...

08 September, 2020

How Will COVID-19 Affect My Property Taxes?

As homeowners across Texas receive their 2020 property appraisal notices, Reform Austin has launched an online resource to help everyone understand how the property tax system works and how much they can expect to pay. Our calculator provides an estimate of taxes that will be due...

07 September, 2020

Here’s What Taxpayers Need To Know About The Home Office Deduction

The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home than ever before, some taxpayers may be wondering if they can claim a home office deduction when they file their 2020 tax return...

04 September, 2020

Why Does Human Resources Exist?

Hello HR professionals! Do you ever have to contend with HR naysayers? These with a bad attitude toward your department? Today's article is a tribute to Human Resources. The next time you are challenged, you will be better able to justify why HR is the most...

02 September, 2020

Federal Law Alert – DOL Release New Back-to-School FFCRA Guidance

Ever since it became clear that not all schools would be fully reopening for the new school year, employers and employees alike have been wondering how the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) would apply in the variety of new schooling scenarios. Yesterday, the...

01 September, 2020

Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance Issued by Treasury, IRS

The Department of the Treasury, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service released guidance on the payroll tax deferral executive order from President Trump last Friday. What We Know In layman's terms, this new guidance defines the following: It allows employers to defer the withholding, deposit, and...

31 August, 2020

Guidance Issued To Implement Presidential Memorandum Deferring Certain Employee Social Security Tax Withholding

WASHINGTON – The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance implementing the Presidential Memorandum issued on Aug. 8, 2020, allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee’s portion of the Social Security tax if the employee’s wages are below a...