Tag: 2020

Tax Time! Newsletter for the 2020 Tax Season

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Minimum Wage for 2020 in NYS

Starting 12/31/2019 through 12/30/2020, the basic minimum wage will be $11.80 per hour in most of New York State.

The minimum wage rate differ based on: the fast food industry, tipped workers, Long Island, Westchester County, large and small employers in New York City.

General Minimum Wage Rate Schedule
NYC – Large & Small Employers $15.00
Long Island & Westchester $13.00
Remainder of New York State $11.80

For more information on the increased minimum wage specific to your industry, please click here.

Employers must post a Minimum Wage Information poster as well as various other posters in their place of work visible to all employees.

2020 NYS Misc Workers Minimum Wage Poster

Various Posters for the Workplace (NYS)

 

 

New W4 Form for 2020

The beginning of a new year is a great time for employees to review their withholding and determine if any adjustments are necessary.

The IRS has released the 2020 Form W4 which has been redesigned to reduce complexity and increase the accurateness of the withholding system.

The 2020 W4 form should be used by new hires and any employees making withholding changes in 2020.

Click here to view the 2020 Form W4

Click here for more information regarding the 2020 Form W4

How Much Can You Save for Retirement in 2020?

The IRS has announced the contribution limit for employees who participate in a 401K, 403B and most 457 plans will increase to $19,500 for the tax year 2020 (up from $19,000 in 2019).

The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over who participate in these plans will increase to $6,500 (up from $6,000 in 2019).