Tax Information for Federal, State, & Local Governments

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Tax Information for Federal, State, & Local Governments

Federal, State & Local Governments - A Closer Look
The primary objective of Federal, State and Local Governments (FSLG) is to ensure compliance with federal employment tax laws by governmental entities through the use of review and examination activities as well as through educational programs.

Draft Compliance and Verification Checklist
Your help is needed in reviewing a draft checklist to help state and local governments self-assess tax compliance.

FSLG Hosting a Free Webinar – 1099-MISC Filing Requirements
The IRS is offering a free, 60-minute webinar in March on the 1099-MISC filing and reporting requirements that apply to state and local government entities.

Implementation of Contractor Withholding Delayed One Year Until 2012
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act delays new withholding requirement.

New FSLG E-mailbox for Feedback
FSLG has set up a new e-mail address for your comments and suggestions.

Revenue Ruling 2009-39 Addresses 941-X Filing
New ruling illustrates the correct methods for prior period employment tax adjustments.

Pilot to Truncate ID on Payee Statements
A pilot program for 2009 - 2010 will allow truncation of ID numbers on payee information statements.

Employer Form 944 Election for 2010
Revenue Procedure 2009-51 allows certain employers to opt in or out of annual filing.

Revenue Ruling 2009-11 Addresses Military Differential Pay
Revenue Ruling 2009-11 clarifies changes made to the treament of military differential pay.

New Exclusion of Certain Benefits for Firefighters and Emergency Responders
New laws provide a special tax benefit for firefighters and emergency responders.

Affirmation of Your Tax-Exempt Status
Need a letter stating that you are tax-exempt as a government organization?

Have You Received a Letter from FSLG?
We may have incorrect information about your government entity.

Proposed Regulations on Public Safety Officer Vehicles
Proposed regulations address the use of vehicles by public safety officers.

Reminder: Rules for Emergency Workers
Special rules for social security and Medicare coverage may apply.

Is Your Entity Covered for Social Security?
A guide to determining how social security and Medicare coverage applies to your government entity.

COBRA Subsidy for Terminated Workers Extended
Eligibility and benefit period for COBRA continuation coverage has been extended.

Proposed Regulations on Payment Card Transactions
The IRS has issued Proposed Regulations on Section 6050W, relating to payment card transactions.

Revision of Publication 963 Available
The November 2009 edition of Publication 963, Federal-State Reference Guide, is now available.

Federal Agency Transition from FEDTAXII to EFTPS System
FEDTAXII Users were automatically transferred to the EFTPS system in November 2009.

Information for Governmental Entities in U.S. Territories
Information for governmental entities about employment taxes and other U.S. tax laws.

Information on Governmental Plans
The IRS Employee Plans office has established a Governmental Plans webpage.

Updated! FSLG Customer Services
Are you a government employer with a technical or procedural question? Write to us!

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 03, 2010