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<DIV><FONT size=5>A couple of announcements
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<DIV><FONT size=5>Cheryl Powers, the IRS Pacific Group Manager would like you to know she has a position open for a Federal, State and Local Government Specialist (FSLG) here in Oregon. And if you are willing to relocate there are more positions situated throughout the country.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5>As much as we appreciate Clark Fletcher, Washington's FSLG Specialist, who we've been sharing since Marilee's retirement last July it would be nice to have someone to call our own.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5>Please feel free to pass this information along to all you know who may be interested. You can find more detailed information at </FONT><A href="http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=fslg&re=0&sort=rv&jbf574=TR93&FedEmp=N&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&tm=&rad=&zip=&x=38&y=7"><FONT size=5>http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=fslg&re=0&sort=rv&jbf574=TR93&FedEmp=N&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&tm=&rad=&zip=&x=38&y=7</FONT></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5>And another perk.......you will continue to work with our office and more important will continue our relationship.
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<DIV><FONT size=5>Following with this theme......As the Oregon State Social Security Coordinator I'm pleased to announce I've been working with Clark on another seminar and need some input from you, the employer and interested parties. Here are some basics.....</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#008080 size=5><STRONG>When -</STRONG> <FONT color=#000000>Tentatively set for June 4 & 5.....yes two days.....The plan is to have a day which would concentrate on issues concerning Accounts Payables and a day for Payroll Issues. Please see more information on the topics below and send me your preferences.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>Where -</FONT></STRONG> GSA/BPA Auditorium in </FONT><FONT size=5>Portland near the Lloyd Center. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>Why GSA/BPA Building-</FONT></STRONG> Facility is free and the auditorium holds 502. As we know, the IRS specialists time for training has been cut tremendously. Therefore this facility makes the most of their time. And for those of you traveling by air it's convenience is great as it's on the max line. A simple hop on the max at the airport and off almost at the front door.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=5> <BR><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>Seminar basics.....</FONT></STRONG>as always, please pass this along to anyone connected with your employer that may benefit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>Cost-</FONT></STRONG> Free</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>CPE's-</FONT></STRONG> Yes</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>Parking is easy</FONT></STRONG> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#008080>Lunch -</FONT></STRONG> a great facility inside the facility</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#008080 size=5><STRONG>Security - </STRONG><FONT color=#000000>Very secure....bring your Government Issued Photo ID (Drivers License)</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5>Now it's your turn......if you've participated in the past you know there is a lot of information crammed into a short time. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=5>A couple of topics definitely on the schedule will be </FONT></DIV>
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<LI><FONT color=#800080 size=5><STRONG>The new 3% withholding requirement for governments (Section 3402(t)) and </STRONG></FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#800080 size=5><STRONG>the new 941-x (replacement for the 941-c) </STRONG></FONT></LI></UL><FONT color=#800080 size=5>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000>In addition, Tim Beard, SSA Region X Employer Liaison Services Officer (ESLO), will present updates on <STRONG><FONT color=#800080>W-2 reporting</FONT>, <FONT color=#800080>Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS)</FONT></STRONG> and <FONT color=#800080><STRONG>Business Service Online (BSO)</STRONG></FONT> available to employers.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>Now, because the taxable fringe benefits is such an expansive subject, please rate what the issues are most needed to be discussed?<BR><BR>Please rate the following taxable fringe benefit issues using the scale from <FONT color=#800000><STRONG>1-5.</STRONG> <BR></FONT><BR><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>(1)</FONT></STRONG> being the most important and <STRONG><FONT color=#800000>(5)</FONT></STRONG> being the least important.</FONT></DIV>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Reporting Fringe Benefits </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>No-Additional-Cost Fringe Benefits </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Working Condition Fringe Benefits </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Qualified Employee Discount </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>De Minimis Fringe Benefit </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTF)</FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Health and Medical Benefits </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Travel and Transportation Expenses </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Moving Expenses </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Meals and Lodging </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Use of Employee-Owned Vehicle </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Independent Contractor Expenses </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Other Types of Compensation </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Awards and Prizes </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=38><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Professional Licenses and Dues </FONT></TD>
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<TD width=25><BR><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" size=5>Educational Reimbursements and Allowances </FONT></TD>
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<DIV>Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in June........and as always if you have questions do not hesitate to ask.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5 size=4><STRONG><FONT face="Brush Script MT" size=6>Karen Park<BR></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5 size=4><STRONG>Oregon State Social Security Coordinator</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5 size=4><STRONG>Oregon PERS<BR>503 603-7633<BR>karen.park@state.or.us<BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:ZTFWXCIRJDZO.IMAGE_9.GIF" align=baseline border=0><BR>SL2</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5>Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm</FONT></DIV>
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