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Ransomware Protection Best Practices
Reading Time: < 1 minute There is no fool-proof solution to prevent a ransomware attack but policies, procedures and controls that can mitigate the risk. Servicengine promotes a comprehensive, organizational approach to information security. We maintain accredited certification in ISO 27001:2013, which provides a strong foundation for our Information Security Management System (ISMS). The ISO 27001:2013 standard contains one-hundred and … Continued
FICA Payroll Tax Withholding Changes
Reading Time: < 1 minute A memo has been sent from the Office of the President to the Secretary of Treasury that states if an individual earns up to $104,000 annually, they may elect to defer their FICA payroll tax withholdings from Sept 1 through Dec 31st 2020. Repayment of the taxes would be penalty and interest free. No guidance of … Continued
Canadian Income Tax Extension
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada’s Income Tax deadline for 2019 income taxes has been extended to September 30, 2020. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec have extended the income tax payment deadlines for individual, corporation, and trust income tax returns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the CRA is also offering interest relief on certain outstanding tax debts. The … Continued
Resource Links
Reading Time: < 1 minute Industry Links Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (WERC) The Forum for Expatriate Management The Society for Human Resources Management HRO Today Services and Technology Association Re:locate Global Workforce HR Tech Outlook Human Resources Executive
Chinese Government Taxes Expats
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Chinese government announced that it will start taxing overseas expats up to 45% on worldwide income. According to Bloomberg, China tax authorities have begun tracking down some of its citizens living abroad. Expats who have never had to pay taxes on overseas income are being caught by surprise. Although changes to the tax legislation … Continued
Covid-19 Impact on Global Mobility
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 has made a huge impact on the world’s economy, and global mobility is no exception. Employees on short or long-term assignments are having their assignments extended, temporarily returning home, or going to another location. As companies focus on duty of care, tax assistance is one of the areas in which … Continued