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I am pleased to welcome you to our latest issue of ADP Accountant Connections, our e-newsletter dedicated to accounting professionals. In my new role as Vice President and General Manager of Specialty Products, I am particularly excited about the many ways ADP can help accounting, tax and bookkeeping professionals work more efficiently while creating opportunities for new residual revenues for your firms by referring and reselling ADP's products and services. |
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| In this issue, you will find a handy payroll tax changes guide for Q1 filings and highlights of the new electronic filing requirements. We also include updates on ADP programs and product innovations—all of which are tailored to help you deepen client relationships, better manage compliance challenges and help save the rarest commodity of all: your time. |
| As part of our commitment to you, ADP is proud to sponsor Accounting Today's "Best Firms to Work For" and its "Top 100" rankings. Congratulations to each and every firm recognized! |
We appreciate your partnership—especially as you wind up this year's busy season—and look forward
to continuing to help you grow your practice.
Sal Hazday, Vice President and General Manager,
Specialty Products, ADP Small Business Services. |
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EYE ON WASHINGTON |
| ADP's business legislative update designed to provide timely information on legislation that impacts employers from a payroll, tax and compliance perspective. |
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| HEALTH CARE REFORM |
Summary of Benefits and Coverage Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions |
On March 19, 2012, the U.S. Department of Labor (Employee Benefits Security Administration) and several other federal agencies issued additional guidance on the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) requirements included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). [1] The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document supplements the final rules regarding the SBC requirements that were issued on February 14, 2012. Learn More » |
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| IRS Releases New Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of the Cost of Group Health Coverage |
On January 23, 2012, the IRS published Notice 2012-9 which supersedes and provides more extensive guidance than previously published Notice 2011-28 concerning how to report the cost of group health coverage on Form W-2 (in box 12, code "DD").
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| LEGISLATION |
| Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act |
| On February 22, 2012, President Obama signed into law The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (H.R. 3630), extending the current 4.2% Social Security Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) tax rate for employees through December 31, 2012. Learn More » |
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| New York Makes Changes to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax |
| On December 9, 2011 New York enacted legislation that made significant changes to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT), also known as the MTA Payroll Tax. These legislative changes have significantly increased the thresholds at which the tax is imposed. Learn More » |
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COMPLIANCE |
| Trends in Electronic Filing and Deposit Mandates for Employers |
| A convergence of technology and governments' need for greater efficiency in collecting payroll taxes and other withholdings is propelling a march towards an all electronic tax payment and return filing system. Technology, particularly the internet, has driven tax administration directly onto the desktops of business, which has presented both opportunities and challenges for employers of all sizes. Learn More » |
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| What's New in Q1 FY'12 for Payroll Tax Filings |
| ADP® has partnered with Beyond415, a Web-based system for IRS practice and procedure, to bring our accountants the 2012 Payroll Tax Changes guide. Learn More » |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING |
Rising Above the Risks of Social Media Webinar
 Sponsored by ADP, presented by Jackson Lewis, LLP | May 16, 2012 1pm EST | CPE and HRCI Approved. |
More and more employers are recognizing social media's potential for business growth. But are they taking care to avoid the legal pitfalls? While social media presents many opportunities to small and large businesses alike, it also presents potential legal battles. This 1 hour webinar will highlight the risks, the rewards, the laws and the rules associated with social media. Register Today » |
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| ADP's Got Your Clients Covered |
Looking for a new way to help your clients meet the challenges of running their business without the hassle of additional paperwork? They may be eligible for ADP's Pay-by-Pay® Premium Payment Program for Workers' Compensation: free up extra cash to put back into their business; spend more time and energy on what they do best; eliminate time-consuming and complicated paperwork.
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ECONOMIC WATCH |
ADP National Employment Report® |
ADP's monthly NER measures changes in employment among small, medium and large companies. We invite you to keep apprised of hiring trends by subscribing to the ADP National Employment Report today.
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| ADP Accountant Insights |
See how best-in-class tax and accounting professionals are leveraging digital and social media tools to help grow their business.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| ADP Events for Accountants |
ADP® participates and sponsors many accounting industry events across the U.S. In addition, we offer many seminar and webinar events that offer free CPE credits to our accounting partners.
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FIRM RECOGNITION |
| 2012 Top Accounting Firms |
As a sponsor, ADP congratulates all the firms and industry leaders recognized in the 2012 Accounting Today Top 100 supplement.
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ACCOUNTANT OPTIONS |
| Ways To Work With Us |
We are dedicated to providing products, services and other integrated business solutions to meet the unique needs of accounting professionals and their business clients. Learn More » |
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| DID YOU KNOW? |
| ADP's website exclusively for accounting professionals has many valuable tools and resources, including access to complementary and discounted CPE credits, year-end guides, and much, much more. Visit us at accountant.adp.com |
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