If you are an employer in New, New York, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.
How to Register for Payroll Tax in New
New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) Setup for
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The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) is a tax imposed on employers "doing business" within the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) e.g., NYC and surrounding counties. If you have at least $312,500 in quarterly payroll from employees located in the MCTD, you are required to withhold and pay MCTMT. The MCTD is defined as Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties.
Determine if you Meet the Criteria for Paying MCTMT
Mark "Done" if you have at least $312,500 in quarterly payroll from employees located in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District, or are otherwise required to withhold and pay MCTMT.
Identify Employees that Qualify for MCTMT
An employee is considered to be a covered employee if the employee's services are allocated to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District. New York State provides guidance on determining if an employees is a covered employee.
Update Payroll Settings for Each Qualifying Employee
Some payroll providers need to be told which employees are covered by MCTMT so they can remit payment and file returns.
Even the best-prepared business owners can’t plan for everything. Accidents, disagreements, and misunderstandings can have serious consequences for a business if the affected individual or group decides to pursue legal action.
Liability insurance can prevent unforeseeable events from having financial consequences that may be devastating to your business. This is what business owners need to know about liability insurance and how they can use liability insurance to protect themselves.
Businesses of all sizes face countless tax concerns, with the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) being one such consideration. Employers must contribute to FUTA to alleviate the state’s financial burdens regarding reemployment assistance.
One aspect of FUTA that can affect your business is the FUTA credit reduction, which comes into play when a state has unpaid federal loans. This can result in higher FUTA taxes for employers in those states.
The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) is one of the nation’s most comprehensive pay transparency laws. It aims to address wage gaps and ensure fair compensation across all sectors. This law, effective in 2021 and expanded in 2024, continues to promote pay equity and transparency in the workplace.
Colorado businesses must comply with these updated regulations to avoid penalties and foster a culture of fairness. This guide explains how the law works, what employers need to know, and how Mosey can assist with state compliance.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Oct 19, 2024
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