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Tax Information for Federal, State, & Local Governments

Federal, State & Local Governments - A Closer Look
The primary objective of Federal, State and Local Governments (FSLG) is to ensure compliance with federal employment tax laws by governmental entities through the use of review and examination activities as well as through educational programs.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
See the IRS page summarizing major provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Governmental Plans – Public Hearings
July 9 and 10 hearings will address two Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking

Tax Topics for Government Entities
Recent developments in employment tax, information returns, and other issues.

FSLG Examination Process
What to know about and expect in an examination.

Section 218 Agreements and Social Security Coverage
About Social Security coverage issues unique to government entities.

Educational Resources
Links to publications, recorded presentations and other tools.

Federal Agency Information
Articles of specific interest to Federal agencies, including material from Federal agency seminars.

Contact FSLG
How to get help by phone or e-mail.

Webinar on Worker Classification
Free webinar February 15 on worker issues and the voluntary settlement program (VCSP).

Notice on Employer-Provided Cell Phones
The IRS released Notice 2011-72 addressing cell phones.

New Law Repeals 3% Contractor Withholding
Section 3402(t) was repealed Nov. 21, 2011.

Compliance Self-Assessment Tool Available
FSLG has created a tool to allow you to assess your level of tax compliance.

Increase in Information Return Penalties in 2011
Penalty amounts increase for each return and for maximum amount.

Information for U.S. Territories
Information for governmental entities about employment taxes and other U.S. tax laws.

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 06, 2012