Many businesses who received Ohio Bureau of Worker Compensation rebate or dividend checks during 2020 recently received a letter from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation requesting that they provide the BWC a completed Form W-9 to provide the information needed to complete the IRS tax statement Form 1099-G, which reports taxable Government Payments. This action also indicates that these rebate payments could potentially be subject to both Ohio state income tax and Commercial Activity Tax.
Distribution of $1.3 Billion in OBWC Rebates Set To Begin
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , The CARES ActJust over $1.3 billion in Ohio Bureau of Worker Compensation rebates will be mailed out in late October.
The news comes as many businesses are struggling to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and the related shutdown issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine earlier this year.
Ohio BWC Defers Monthly Premium Payments For Summer 2020
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Mike DeWineOn May 28, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will defer Ohio employers' premium installments this summer.
DeWine’s announcement was to help businesses focus on the well-being and safety of their customers and employees.
Businesses will have the option to defer their monthly premium payments with no financial penalties in the months of June, July, and August.
Gov. DeWine, BWC Propose $1.6 billion Dividend to Ohio Employers
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , ohio , Coronavirus , COVID-19Move made to ease COVID-19 financial impact
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud today proposed giving up to $1.6 billion to Ohio employers this spring to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Ohio’s economy and business community.
"This is great news for Ohio’s businesses, and will assist in relieving some of the financial pressures many are experiencing,” said DeWine. “Administrator McCloud and I both encourage businesses to reinvest this money in the health and safety of their employees.”
Ohio BWC Issuing Rebate Checks
Zinner & Co. Bureau of Worker's Compensation , Ohio business owners , Insurance , SMB
In May, we informed you the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) would be issuing $1.5B in rebates to employers; and true to their word, many local employers have started receiving rebate checks in the mail.
The BWC is issuing rebates equal to 88% of the employer’s 2018 premiums (for the period running July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.)
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Proposes $1.5B Rebate for Ohio Employers
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , Ohio business owners , Taxes - Corporate & BusinessThe Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has announced a proposal to provide Ohio employers with a $1.5B rebate. This rebate comes as the result of stronger than expected returns on investments.
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Slashes Rates
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , Ohio business ownersThe Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors has announced they have approved a 20% cut in premiums for private employers. The cut was proposed by BWC’s Director and CEO.
Ohio BWC Recommends 20% Reduction in Rates
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , Ohio business owners , InsuranceThe Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) has proposed a 20% reduction in the average premium rate charged to private employers.
Deadline nears for Workers’ Compensation true-up
Zinner & Co. Tax Team Bureau of Worker's Compensation , payroll , Ohio business owners , Brett W. Neate , Business - Management, Issues & ConcernsThe deadline is approaching for private employers to “true-up” with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC).
A press release posted on the Ohio BWC website reminds employers they have until Aug. 15 to complete an important action necessary for the BWC to accurately calculate premiums.
According to the press release, prior to each policy year (July 1- June 30), employers' payroll amount, the basis for their premium, is estimated based on historical data. When the policy year-ends, employers are required to true-up, which means they must report the actual payroll for the policy year that ended on June 30 and reconcile any difference in premium paid.
Show Me the Money! BWC annual True-up reports due soon
Zinner & Co. Bureau of Worker's Compensation , Business - Management, Issues & ConcernsThe midway mark in the calendar year signifies a checkpoint for the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC). The BWC Annual True-up reports are due soon and while many companies are ready, some may still be a little fuzzy about the new process and timeline.
This is the second year for annual True-up reporting. Most private employers are on a bi-monthly payment installment schedule (other than the minimum payers). If employers wish to elect a monthly installment option, they can make the change annually prior to the start of the new policy year,
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