Reminders

Florida Unemployment

You will receive notification of your new 2008 rate during the month of December. Please send a copy of your new rating to our office if we prepare your payroll tax forms. The base rate for new employers is .0270.

Hiring New Employees

You must determine that each new employee is legally eligible to work by completing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. You may download this form at http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf

New Hire Reporting

State and Federal law requires employers to provide information on newly hired or rehired employees within 20 days after their hire date. You can register to report online or download forms from the Florida New Hire Reporting Center website at https://newhirereporting.com/fl-nethire/

Independent Contractors

If individuals perform services for you and you are not treating them as employees, BE CAREFUL. Please be sure you have sufficient information and documentation to support your position. Mistakenly reporting individuals as independent contractors, when in fact they are employees, can result in costly tax assessments and penalties.

Legal Fees Paid

Form 1099 must be filed for ALL payments of $600 or more for legal services. There are NO exceptions even if the provider is a corporation.