This course is designed to provide you with practical pointers for managing the payroll tax and reporting function. Learn how to avoid the frequent penalties in payroll tax reporting and stay up-to-date with the latest information. It also shows how to handle reporting and withholding requirements for employee fringe benefits. Master the often confusing rules for Form 1099-MISC and other information reports including when and how much to report. Make sure you or your clients are in compliance and not subject to IRS penalties! TOPICS DISCUSSED • Update on new changes made to payroll tax legislation for the current year including changes in health care laws • Review of various websites, forms, publications and other payroll and benefit tax resources • Properly reporting payroll withholding for various types of compensation • Understanding the 20 Factor Test for employee classification • Section 530 relief for employers with worker classification issues • Reporting requirements on a quarterly and annual basis • Understanding New Hire Reporting and latest changes in I-9 Reporting to verify employee identity and work eligibility • Forms W-2 and W-3 Issues • How to properly classify employee benefit tax liabilities