August 2008
I. Important Update:
Beginning with 2009 information returns, the Department of Revenue will be requiring electronic filing of W2s. The filing due date will follow federal filing deadlines (March 31, 2010 for 2009 W2s). The new requirement will apply to businesses with 250 or more employees and all payroll service providers. Electronic filing for smaller businesses will be phased in over time.
The department is interested in working with the business community to gather input and develop standards. We are also interested in obtaining employer input during the testing phase in 2009. If you would like to be part of the development group, be a tester, or both, please contact Deanna Mack at Deanna.D.Mack@state.or.us or directly at 503-947-2082.
II. Coming Events
15th Annual Oregon Small Business Fair
Saturday, Sept 20, 2008
8:30 until 4:30
Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland Oregon .
This free event offers classes and seminars to assist
new and established businesses with everything from payroll taxes to internet
sales. There is a federal and state payroll tax presentation scheduled for
3:30 that day.
State, government and local business organizations will also have information booths to provide additional information, advice, or to simply answer questions.
Please feel free to send questions about
list content or any suggestions to the list-owner:
Cathy
Tavares
Oregon Dept of
Revenue
Cathleen.M.Tavares@state.or.us
503-945-8762