At-a-glance coverage of legal requirements across all 50 states and select municipalities.

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, XpertHR is constantly working to add new resources and targeted content with the latest information to help employers safeguard their employees and their business. These up-to-the-minute resources can be found in our Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource center. Our 50-State Charts are not covering COVID-19-related emergency information at this time.

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Internal Revenue Code Conformity by State

This chart summarizes which version of the federal Internal Revenue Code each state follows in defining taxable "wages" for withholding purposes.
Annual Reconciliation Return Forms and Deadlines by State

Updated to reflect a changed filing deadline in Hawaii, effective January 1, 2022.
Form W-2 Electronic Filing Requirements by State

Updated to reflect a changed filing deadline in Hawaii, effective January 1, 2022.
New Hire Reporting Requirements by State

This chart details the new hire reporting requirements for each state and the District of Columbia that all employers must comply with, as well as the minimum standards provided by federal law.
Child Support Withholding Requirements by State

This chart summarizes federal and state child support withholding requirements.
Business Expense Reimbursement Requirements by State and Municipality

This chart summarizes state and local requirements regarding general indemnification for employees' business expenses.
Tax Treatment of Same-Sex Couple Benefits by State

This chart summarizes federal and state laws regarding whether same-sex marriages, civil unions and/or domestic partnerships are recognized, and whether the value of benefits provided by an employer to an employee's same-sex spouse or civil union or domestic partner is taxable.

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State-by-state charts covering key employment law requirements by topic, including select municipal law requirements, with links to in-depth resources and “export-to-Excel” option.

50-State Charts

At-a-glance coverage of legal requirements across all 50 states and select municipalities.

Coronavirus Coverage

All Items: Payroll

Internal Revenue Code Conformity by State

Annual Reconciliation Return Forms and Deadlines by State

Form W-2 Electronic Filing Requirements by State

New Hire Reporting Requirements by State

Child Support Withholding Requirements by State

Business Expense Reimbursement Requirements by State and Municipality

Tax Treatment of Same-Sex Couple Benefits by State

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