Payrolltax News
August 2009
Welcome to new
subscribers! Please provide this
information to anyone who may benefit from it.
New and Important
Information:
The iWire
system is now open for the electronic filing of W2s with
Once you
click on this link, you will see links to “file
specifications”, “FAQ” page, and the submission form. Submitting the file
is very easy. Simply complete the fields on the submission form which is mainly
the submitter’s contact information, then browse your computer and upload your
.txt or .zip file.
If you want
to do a test before submitting the actual file, check the box that says, “yes” this is a test file. If you
are not submitting a test file, leave the box checked “no.” You then receive confirmation that we
received the file and a list of any errors associated with that file.
If you have
any questions about the process, please contact the iWire team by email at iWire.DOR@state.or.us or call us at
503-945-8091 and ask for an iWire Team member.
II. Withholding Tax
Tables:
The Department of Revenue
is currently conducting an annual review of the state withholding tax tables.
The effect of House Bill 2649 on upper wage levels is also being considered.
If it is determined that the tables
need revision, the information will be provided through this LISTSERV and on our
website at www.oregon.gov/DOR/BUS .
Be watching for further developments.
The Amnesty program will not include the Withholding or Transit Payroll Tax programs. Starting
Oct 1, through
a.
Corporate Income and Excise taxes
b. Personal Income
taxes
c. Inheritance Tax (for returns due before
d. Transit District Self Employment taxes
We cannot
provide state withholding tax amounts for individual taxpayers who do not have
their W2’s for back tax years. Individuals do have several options. They
can either:
For further information
on about
Employers
are especially encouraged to contact us if they need to file either back
withholding or transit tax returns. Although not included under the Amnesty
bill, there are numerous options available for those who choose to voluntarily
file missing or overdue Oregon Quarterly Tax Reports, including payments plans,
penalty waiver considerations and settlement offers. For further information, please call 503
945-8762 to speak with a representative.
Education Event:
The 16th
Annual
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time:
This
free event is sponsored by local, state, and federal
agencies and other organizations that serve small businesses, providing
valuable information for new and prospective employers.
Workshops
and information booths will provide information including how to obtain business
loans, understanding taxes and business licenses, how to select a CPA and
selling on the web.
For
more information, call 503 329-4260 or e-mail linda.e.repp@state.or.us
Additional
Information:
The
Department of Revenue has created a new “blog” designed to provide businesses
with a forum to obtain information and provide feedback.
The "Oregon Employer
Blog"
can be found at http://oregonemployerinfo.blogspot.com . A
new blog is coming out
shortly.
Please feel free to visit our site and respond to
the blog!!!
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up-to-date payroll tax information. Employers can self-subscribe here. Representatives in the Business Division
will send information to employers through this list. Employers can request
additional information by e-mailing payroll.help.dor@state.or.us.
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a standard practice, e-mail sent from the department will be in text form only.
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Questions about list content and subscription problems
should be directed to the list-owner:
Cathy Tavares
Oregon Dept
of Revenue
Cathleen.M.Tavares@state.or.us
503-945-8762