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What to do if you don't want to participate in the payroll tax deferral
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IRS
September 1 at 2:30 PM ·
An IRS reminder to taxpayers: Unemployment compensation is taxable. Plan ahead and have tax withheld now to avoid a tax-time surprise. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xfzmM
This new law takes effect September 30, 2020 and affects all employers in NYS, so be sure that you read and understand the requirements.
SYRACUSE.COM
New NY law requires employers to give sick leave to all workers; here’s what you need to know
New York State Department of Labor
August 22 at 3:58 PM ·
As you may have seen reported, New York State has applied for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program to provide enhanced unemployment benefits to New Yorkers.
While we await FEMA approval and work to operationalize the program, please continue to certify weekly to ensure you receive the benefits that you are entitled to.
We will provide updates on the program and next steps on our website, on social media platforms, and directly to claimants through emails and text messages. To allow your fellow New Yorkers to reach a representative for regular UI or PUA matters, please do not call the DOL to inquire about the LWA program at this time.
JACKSONLEWIS.COM
New York State’s New Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect September 30, 2020
New York State Department of Labor
October 27 at 2:03 PM ·
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and the Extended Benefits Program (EB) are both in effect in New York State.
Check out the the FAQs for more info on the programs & how many additional weeks of benefits are available for NYers. https://on.ny.gov/peuceb
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New York State Department of Labor
January 30 at 3:05 PM ·
NEW: New Yorkers who are receiving PUA benefits now do NOT need to reapply when they reach the end of their initial benefit year. Instead, PUA claimants should continue to certify weekly while unemployed to get the benefits they are eligible for.
If you are receiving traditional Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, you SHOULD reapply when your benefit year comes to an end, per federal guidelines. You can view your benefit year end date by logging in to your NYS DOL account and viewing your Payment History.
Unsure whether you are receiving UI or PUA? Here are a few ways to check:
1️⃣. After you filed your claim, you should have received a Notice of Determination of Eligibility that says you were found eligible for PUA or UI.
2️⃣. If you are asked COVID-19-related questions each week when you certify, you are receiving PUA.
3️⃣. NYS DOL is texting and emailing all New Yorkers who are receiving PUA about this update. If you receive that email and/or text, you are receiving PUA
4️⃣. You can confirm which benefit program you are part of by calling our automated certification lines:
• If you call 888-581-5812 and can certify, you are receiving UI.
• If you call 833-324-0366 and can certify, you are receiving PUA.
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Employers: Did you know that, while the employer tax credits for FFCRA sick leave and expanded family and medical leave were extended until March 31, 2021, the requirement to provide FFCRA sick leave and expanded family and medical leave expired on December 31, 2020? Employers can voluntarily provide FFCRA leave and receive the associated credits through March 31, 2021. For more information on this and more (including documentation requirements for employers with employees who had taken the FFCRA sick leave or expanded family and medical leave, see below.
DOL.GOV
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Guidance on Expiration of Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave for Coronavirus | U.S. Department of Labor
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Tax Talk: How the COVID-19 epidemic affects tax season
