The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), also referred to as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), has recently exploded in popularity with more claims than the IRS can keep up with. Originally created as a pandemic relief measure, employers are still claiming the credit today. In this episode, Matt Kelley and Adam Taplinger explain how that’s possible, and what you as an employer should know about this tricky payroll tax credit. We’re also diving into recent updates from the IRS and walking through what a typical audit looks like to keep you fully informed.

Employers rarely pay the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax rate of 6%, more often paying only 0.6% in the end. However, there are circumstances that may cause an employer to lose this reduced rate, which can significantly impact the amount they owe in unemployment tax. Wayne Rottger and Michael Orton explore the basics of the FUTA credit reduction and the scenarios affecting the rate employers are responsible for, including some situations that are completely out of your control. Tune in to learn how employers can avoid losing the reduced rate, or better manage the inevitable loss if caused by the state where they do business.

This episode of Compliance Matters originally aired August 2021 by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. Earned wage access goes by many names, including on-demand pay and early wage access. But they all refer to the same thing – giving employees access to wages they have earned but not yet been paid on. In today’s highly competitive job economy, modern payroll benefits, like earned wage access, have become increasingly popular. In this podcast, we interview Brian Slowik, co-founder of rapid! PayCard, for his insights on the rising popularity of earned wage access and to discuss how EWA, among other trends, are transforming and modernizing payroll.

This episode of Compliance Matters originally aired June 2022 by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. There has been a lot of talk recently regarding tax credits and their use by federal, state and local governments to incentivize targeted economic activity. But not all the news has been positive. Popular tax credit programs and unfortunate behavior by both taxpayers and tax vendors have highlighted the risks of unethical practices when claiming these valuable credits. On this episode of Compliance Matters, we discuss the difference between ethical and unethical practices related to corporate tax credits and what employers should know to avoid any missteps.

This episode of Compliance Matters originally aired July 2022 by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. Employers continue to struggle with how to accurately capture employee tax withholding elections given the reality that the hybrid workforce is here to stay. On this episode of Compliance Matters, we sit down with Michael Orton, from Experian Employer Services, to discuss the latest insights on how the remote workforce is impacting payroll tax compliance, including key challenges and solutions for complying with current withholding rules.

This episode of Compliance Matters originally aired April 2022 by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. On this episode, we sit down with Rick Pinkerman, Founder & CEO of NOTICENINJA, to discuss the world of tax notice management – what it is, why it’s needed and the major impact it can have on an employer’s ability to remain in compliance. We’ll dive into the latest trends and end with strategies you can leverage to help manage or even reduce the number of notices you have to handle.

This episode of Compliance Matters originally aired November 2021 by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. When ACA reporting season arrives, employers need to make sure they are ready with all the details on the latest ACA developments—including state ACA reporting requirements. On this podcast, we cover the deadlines and timing for ACA reporting, best practices for ensuring you remain in compliance, and how to avoid some of the most common issues we see when working with hundreds of employers on ACA reporting.

This episode of Compliance Matters originally aired October 2021 by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. The WOTC program incentivizes workplace diversity and facilitates access to good jobs for American workers. In this podcast, we sit down with LaRae Pieroni, Chief Service and Operations Officer with Experian Employer Services, to discuss the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program and what you need to know to ensure your company is in compliance.

This episode of Compliance Matters was originally aired by CIC Plus, a part of Experian Employer Services. Brian Elfrink and Gordon Middleton discuss the changes to employee onboarding post-pandemic, and the ways employers must adapt to remain compliant. Listen to their conversation for insights on onboarding that can help your business tackle new challenges you may be facing.