[OSSSA218] The Compliance Challenge - Are you registered?

[Karen PARK]

Good morning, 


If you work in HR, Payroll, Payables, Finance, Contracts, set policy, work with a state or local government entity in the CPA or legal fields, this training is for you! 


The Compliance Challenge - Social Security and Federal Tax issues


Oregon State Social Security Administration (OSSSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) 

COST - FREE

WHEN - May 18 & 19, 2010
              7:30 to 8:30 sign in              
              8:30 to 4:30
       Separate agenda's for each day!

WHERE - Bonneville Power Administration Building 
              911 NE 11th Avenue
              Portland, OR 97232-4128
       Directions attached

Continuing Professional Education credits available - a possible 14 hours

This training is important to your organization!  

The State Social Security Administration (OSSSA) partners with the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to provide continued education for all state and local government employers to keep current on Federal tax law. 


Register Now!  Complete the registration attached and return by e-mail, Fax or mail.  


GET ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS THESE

What is the difference between an IRS compliance check and an audit? 
When is a meal reimbursement non-taxable to the employee? 
If one person pays for a group and is reimbursed, who is liable for the taxes and when? 
Is a clothing allowance taxable? 
When is a W-9 required? Do we have to keep a hard copy or is an electronic form acceptable? 
What method should be used to calculate the benefit of the use of the agency vehicle? Is it even taxable? 
Is that independent contractor really an employee? 
Is that elected official subject to social security? 
How do we file W-2's online? Who can file online? 
How can we verify TIN's and SSN's? 
Are stipends taxable? 
Not all state and local government employees are subject to Social Security and Medicare? Really? 
Can a Judge be an independent contractor? 
Does IRC 3402(t) pertain to your agency? Do you make $100,000,000 or more in payments for property or services? 
Taxable fringe benefits for volunteers and independent contractors? 
What constitutes a temporary work place? 
What about that gift card? Why is it taxable? 
When is it acceptable to give both a W-2 and a 1099? 
Is that transportation allowance taxable? 
How do we treat income of a foreign worker? 
What if we have been withholding Social Security or Medicare in error? Now what? 
What constitutes an accountable plan? 
Do we have to use the Federal per diem rate? 
What if we pay over the Federal per diem rate? 
Do we have to reimburse expenses or pay per diem?




Karen Park

Oregon State Social Security Coordinator
Oregon PERS
503 603-7633
karen.park at state.or.us

SL2

Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm


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