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IRS issues FAQs addressing Employee Retention Credits under OBBBA

by Evan Walters, Samuel Hamer, Edward Froelich, Michael Scarduzio and Matthew J. Blaney | Nov 5, 2025 | Payroll and Fringe Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing Employee Retention Credits (ERC) under the ERC compliance provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Although not final guidance, “a taxpayer who reasonably and in good faith relies on these FAQs will not be subject to a penalty that provides a reasonable cause standard for relief, including a negligence penalty or other accuracy-related penalty, to the extent that reliance results in an underpayment of tax.”

IRS Introduces Supplemental Claim Process for Employee Retention Tax Credit

by Kevin Spencer, Evan Walters and Sama Kaseer | Oct 17, 2024 | Payroll and Fringe Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced a supplemental claim process to assist payroll companies and third-party payers in resolving incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. This process allows third-party payers to correct or withdraw claims for taxpayers who are ineligible for the credit.

Learn more about this and other important regulatory developments from the IRS in the latest Weekly IRS Roundup.

UK Employment Rates and Compensation Increases Take Effect

by Paul McGrath, Katie Clark and Charlotte Moorhouse | Apr 27, 2023 | Employee Benefits, Employment, Labor, Payroll and Fringe Benefits

As summer approaches and the clocks are set forward, April marks an increase in the National Minimum Wage, compensation for unfair dismissal and other payments required by UK employment laws.

Washington State’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect January 1, 2023

by Yesenia M. Gallegos, Michelle S. Strowhiro and Paulina Chau | Dec 8, 2022 | Executive Compensation, Payroll and Fringe Benefits

Effective January 1, 2023, Washington employers must comply with SB 5761, commonly known as Washington’s Pay Transparency Law, signed by Governor Jay Inslee on March 30, 2022. SB 5761 amends Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (RCW 49.58) to require employers with 15 or more employees to include in each job posting the wage scale or salary range of the job and a general description of all of the benefits offered and to identify other compensation offered. The law also requires employers to provide existing employees who are promoted or offered a new position with the wage scale or salary range of the new position.

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