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 … Read More
Global Flash Report
Canadian Income Tax Extension
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 … Read More
Chinese Government Taxes Expats
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 … Read More
Covid-19 Impact on Global Mobility
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 … Read More
Global Payroll Management Complexities
Companies face the challenge of shaping their organization to meet the demands of a growing multi-national workforce. The structure and management of global payroll is one of these challenges. Global payroll delivery and reporting is complex and exposes the organization … Read More
Five Key Mobility Trends for 2019
Through our broad and diverse client base, Servicengine has a unique perspective on the mobility industry. These are five Key Mobility Trends that will impact the global workforce and cross-border moves in 2019. 1. Lump Sum and Cash Allowances With … Read More
Expatriates covered under Social Security in Malaysia
Effective January 1st, 2019, expatriates and foreign workers in Malaysia are eligible for medical benefits, disablement benefits, dependent’s benefits, constant-attendance allowance, and RM 6,500 for repatriation costs including funeral under the Employment Injury Scheme. What does this mean? Malaysian employers … Read More