May 17, 2012

IRS.gov update

1.  New on IRS.gov

  • Pub. 1223, General Rules and Specifications For Substitute Forms W-2c and W-3c  (Rev. April 2012)
  • Pub. 516, U.S. Government Civilian Employees Stationed Abroad (Rev. April 2012)
  • Inst. 944-X (PR), Adjusted Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Puerto Rican Version) (Rev. Feb. 2012)
  • Inst 944-X (SP), Adjusted Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Spanish Version) (Rev. Feb. 2012)
  • Pub. 1586, Reasonable Cause Regulations and Requirements for Missing and Incorrect Name/TINs (including instructions for reading CD/DVDs and Magnetic Media) (Rev. April 2012)
  • Pub. 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities
  • Pub. 1779, Independent Contractor or Employee Brochure  (Rev. March 2012)
  • Pub. 1335, Backup Withholding Questions and Answers (Rev. March 2012)
  • Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Rev. April 2012)
  • Inst. 941-X, Adjusted Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Rev. April 2012)

2.  Health care benefits reporting information for employers
The Form W-2 Reporting of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage page of IRS.gov has new information including:
  • A chart detailing the types of coverage to report
  • Transition relief for many employers
  • Q&As about the reporting requirements

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