[OSSSA218] Federal State Local Government Specialist openings and more!

[Karen PARK]

Good morning,

A couple of announcements



Cheryl Powers, the IRS Pacific Group Manager would like you to know she has a position open for a Federal, State and Local Government Specialist (FSLG) here in Oregon. And if you are willing to relocate there are more positions situated throughout the country.

As much as we appreciate Clark Fletcher, Washington's FSLG Specialist, who we've been sharing since Marilee's retirement last July it would be nice to have someone to call our own.

Please feel free to pass this information along to all you know who may be interested. You can find more detailed information at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=fslg&re=0&sort=rv&jbf574=TR93&FedEmp=N&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&tm=&rad=&zip=&x=38&y=7

And another perk.......you will continue to work with our office and more important will continue our relationship. 



Following with this theme......As the Oregon State Social Security Coordinator I'm pleased to announce I've been working with Clark on another seminar and need some input from you, the employer and interested parties. Here are some basics.....

When - Tentatively set for June 4 & 5.....yes two days.....The plan is to have a day which would concentrate on issues concerning Accounts Payables and a day for Payroll Issues. Please see more information on the topics below and send me your preferences.

Where - GSA/BPA Auditorium in Portland near the Lloyd Center. 

Why GSA/BPA Building- Facility is free and the auditorium holds 502. As we know, the IRS specialists time for training has been cut tremendously. Therefore this facility makes the most of their time. And for those of you traveling by air it's convenience is great as it's on the max line. A simple hop on the max at the airport and off almost at the front door.
 
Seminar basics.....as always, please pass this along to anyone connected with your employer that may benefit.

Cost- Free

CPE's- Yes

Parking is easy 

Lunch - a great facility inside the facility

Security - Very secure....bring your Government Issued Photo ID (Drivers License)

Now it's your turn......if you've participated in the past you know there is a lot of information crammed into a short time. 

A couple of topics definitely on the schedule will be 
The new 3% withholding requirement for governments (Section 3402(t)) and 
the new 941-x (replacement for the 941-c) 
In addition, Tim Beard, SSA Region X Employer Liaison Services Officer (ESLO), will present updates on W-2 reporting, Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) and Business Service Online (BSO) available to employers.

Now, because the taxable fringe benefits is such an expansive subject, please rate what the issues are most needed to be discussed?

Please rate the following taxable fringe benefit issues using the scale from 1-5. 

(1) being the most important and (5) being the least important.

     

Reporting Fringe Benefits 


No-Additional-Cost Fringe Benefits 


Working Condition Fringe Benefits 


Qualified Employee Discount 


De Minimis Fringe Benefit 


Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTF)


Health and Medical Benefits 


Travel and Transportation Expenses 


Moving Expenses 


Meals and Lodging 


Use of Employee-Owned Vehicle 


Employer-Provided Vehicle 


Independent Contractor Expenses 


Equipment and Allowances 


Other Types of Compensation 


Awards and Prizes 


Professional Licenses and Dues 


Educational Reimbursements and Allowances 



Volunteers 





Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in June........and as always if you have questions do not hesitate to ask.

Have a great day.......






Karen Park

Oregon State Social Security Coordinator
Oregon PERS
503 603-7633
karen.park at state.or.us

SL2

Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm
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