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July 2026 Compliance Updates
Published June 22nd, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to apprise you of pending changes from tax authorities, such as new tax jurisdictions, agency updates, rate changes, and more. To keep you informed of ongoing tax compliance measures we are providing the following details regarding upcoming/ongoing changes. the isolved upgrade to the Vertex payroll tax engine has bee
August 2026 Compliance Updates
Published July 13th, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to apprise you of pending changes from tax authorities, such as new tax jurisdictions, agency updates, rate changes, and more. To keep you informed of ongoing tax compliance measures we are providing the following details regarding upcoming/ongoing changes. NEW and/or ACTION REQUIRED: The items highlighted below requ
Delaware Special Assessments
Published August 21st, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding Delaware special assessments for the Employee Training Fund and Operations and Technology Assessment. These assessments are not penalties and are not the result of an error. Delaware Employment Training Tax The Delaware Employment Training Tax is a 0.15% bi-annual tax levied on employe
Time File Override Work Location Taxation Considerations
Published May 21st, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide details regarding how the override work location functionality within the time file import affects different types of Employee and Employer taxes. The Override Work Location functionality within the time file allows for the flexibility to have itinerant EE's while also remaining compliant with jurisdictions
New Jersey Special Assessments
Published August 21st, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the New Jersey Annual Combined Employer Assessment. These assessments are not penalties and are not the result of an error. New Jersey Annual Employer Combined Assessment The New Jersey Annual Employer Assessment is an annual tax levied on employer wages by the New Jersey Department of
Washington Labor and Industries
Published August 21st, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the Washington Workers Comp Program. Washington State workers' compensation, also called industrial insurance, is managed by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) . Washington is a monopolistic state fund system, meaning employers must buy coverage directly
2026 State Tax Updates
Published December 18th, 2025 by Jenn Berlin
The following State Tax Changes will take effect on January, 1 2026. For information regarding FederalTax Updates for 2026 see: Annual Limits and Bank Holidays. Alaska SUI - taxable wage base increased from $51,700.00 to $54,200.00. For more information visit: AK DOL California SDI - tax rate increased from 1.2% to 1.3%. For more information ple
Understanding OH Local Taxes
Published July 5th, 2023 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the types of Ohio Local payroll taxes and the calculation method for the liability. This article is not intended as a comprehensive guide to all OH Local payroll tax situations but instead to assist you in understanding the general tax calculation parameters. Local Income Tax OH Local
School District Assignment
Published August 17th, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the assignment of School Districts to Employees within isolved to allow for Local Tax calculations. School district taxe s are local levies used to fund public education operations, teacher pay, building upkeep, and school debt. Most states fund these levies via property taxes; however,
Federal Gross wages vs. 941 Line 2
Published March 3rd, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to assist with reconciling Line 2 of Form 941 (Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return) with wages for the same period. Line 2 of the 941 rarely matches gross wages as this line reports taxable income rather than total pay . The primary reasons for this difference include: pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) or health in
Paid Family, Medical, Disability Leaves
Published May 31st, 2023 by Jenn Berlin
Paid family and medical leave programs enable workers to receive compensation when they take extended time off work for qualifying reasons, such as bonding with a new child, recovering from one’s own serious illness or caring for a seriously ill loved one. There is currently no federal law regarding paid family and medical leave for the private sect
Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
Published August 20th, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to outline the process for adding employees Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) information to isolved to withhold for the employees legal state of residence. Military Spouse s Residency Relief Act The Military Spouse s Residency Relief Act allows the military spouse to declare the same state of legal residen
Missouri Timely Compensation Credit
Published August 20th, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article to to inform clients of the Missouri Timely Compensation Credit and how it appears on the payroll Summary Report. Missouri Timely Compensation Credit MO allows ER's who are not government agencies or political subdivisions to take a deduction off their MO withholding tax payments if their tax return is timely filed and ti
Virginia UI Portal Access
Published July 20th, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to notify you of an upcoming change to the way employers access their Virginia Unemployment accounts. New Virginia UI Employer Portal VEC Employer Self Service The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is enhancing the security and accessibility of the Employer Self Service (ESS) system. Beginning August 1, 2026, us
June 2026 Compliance Updates
Published June 10th, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to apprise you of pending changes from tax authorities, such as new tax jurisdictions, agency updates, rate changes, and more. To keep you informed of ongoing tax compliance measures we are providing the following details regarding upcoming/ongoing changes. isolved is currently undergoing an upgrade to the Vertex pay
Wisconsin UI Portal Modernization
Published June 23rd, 2026 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to notify you of an upcoming change to the way employers access their Wisconsin Unemployment accounts. New Wisconsin UI Employer Portal coming in August! MyWisconsin ID The new UI Employer Portal will retain existing functionality while incorporating enhanced features employers need to maintain efficiency and flexi
Tax Return Company Package
Published October 2nd, 2024 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information on the new method of reviewing your tax liabilities, returns and remittances within isolved. Employdrive has transitioned to utilizing isolved tax for the administration of payroll tax liabilities, with this change you are now able to review and monitor your tax liabilities much more efficiently.
Washington CARES Fund
Published May 24th, 2023 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information on the WA Cares Fund tax and the method for adding exemptions to the tax within iSolved. WA CARES Fund The state of Washington has implemented the WA Cares Fund program to provide long-term care benefits to all workers in the state. Program Highlights: The WA Cares premium is paid by the employe
Alaska Unemployment Tax Compliance for Staffing Firms
Published May 21st, 2021 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information to Temporary Staffing Companies with EE's working in Alaska. Employdrive is unable to administer these accounts on behalf of our clients due to state mandates. Unemployment Temporary Staffing Companies are not eligible for an unemployment account as Alaskan law states that the employee must be
Understanding PA Local Taxes
Published July 14th, 2023 by Jenn Berlin
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the types of Pennsylvania Local payroll taxes and the calculation method for the liability. This article is not intended as a comprehensive guide to all PA Local payroll tax situations but instead to assist you in understanding the general tax calculation parameters. Employers with wor
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