Monthly Archives: October 2016

Independent Contractor or Employee

When distinguishing an employee from an independent contractor in California, remember that the existence of a written agreement purporting to establish an independent contractor relationship is not determinative (Borello, Id. at 349), and the fact that a worker is issued a 1099-MISC form rather than a W-2 form is also not determinative with respect to independent contractor status (See, Toyota… Read more »

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Rick Rossignol


Retirement Plan Deferral Limit Unchanged for 2017 Other limits also

Other limits also remained unchanged according to an IRS Notice, but the annual 415 limits increased. October 27, 2016 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for the tax year 2017 in Notice 2016-62. The contribution limit for employees who participate in… Read more »

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Rick Rossignol


Social Security Max Goes Up In 2017

The maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax will climb to $127,200 an increase of $8,700 from 2016.  the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Oct. 18. 12 million workers will increase their contribution. This adjustment, which takes effect Jan. 1, is based on the government’s estimate of real wage growth… Read more »

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