Taxable or Not? Mastering Employee Fringe Benefits

Employee fringe benefits can be a valuable tool for attracting and retaining talent - but they can also create costly payroll tax and compliance issues if handled incorrectly.

This practical webinar will help you understand which fringe benefits are taxable, which may be excluded from employee wages, and how to correctly value, withhold, deposit, and report them under federal tax rules. You'll also learn the latest guidance on Section 125 cafeteria plans, accountable reimbursement plans, de minimis benefits, achievement awards, and year-end reporting requirements.

Whether you're managing payroll, HR, or tax compliance, this session will give you the confidence to classify benefits correctly, avoid IRS penalties, and stay compliant.

Learning Objectives

• Which employee fringe benefits are taxable, partially taxable, or tax-free
• IRS rules for valuing non-cash benefits and determining taxable wages
• Proper tax withholding, deposits, reporting, and year-end procedures
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plans and accountable reimbursement plan requirements
• Rules for de minimis benefits, achievement awards, and employer-paid perks
• Common compliance mistakes that can trigger audits and penalties

Why You Should Attend

Fringe benefit taxation is filled with exceptions, special valuation rules, and reporting requirements. Even small mistakes can lead to payroll tax errors, penalties, and unnecessary compliance risks. This webinar provides practical guidance to help you confidently administer employee benefits while ensuring your organization remains fully compliant.

Who Should Attend

• Payroll Professionals and Managers
• HR Professionals
• Tax and Accounting Professionals
• CPAs and Enrolled Agents
• Employee Benefits Administrators
• Internal Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Business Owners, Controllers, and Finance Leaders
• Anyone responsible for payroll, employee benefits, or tax compliance

Speaker(s)

Patrick A. Haggerty, EA

Pat Haggerty is a tax practitioner, author, and educator. His work experience includes non-profit organization management, banking, manufacturing accounting, and tax practice. He began teaching accounting at the college level in 1988. He is licensed as an Enrolled Agent by the U. S. Treasury to represent taxpayers at all administrative levels of the IRS and is a Certified Management Accountant. He has written numerous articles and a monthly question and answer column for payroll publications. In addition, he regularly develops and presents webinars and presentations on a variety of topics including Payroll tax issues, FLSA compliance, information returns, and accounting.

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Credits: 1.5

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