Simplify the complexities of remote work taxes
Hybrid and remote work present organizations with complex challenges that threaten the value of providing such flexibility to employees. Remote work taxes and rules vary by state, and when your employees work internationally, the complexities multiply.
What’s at stake? Companies that successfully navigate the tax implications of remote and hybrid work can reduce their risks, strengthen compliance and position themselves as employers of choice.
Employers need to know where an employee’s ‘tax home’ is and when an employee is working elsewhere. But it’s not easy—you need to have systems in place to maintain that information accurately and make sure it’s updated.
Karen Field, Senior Director, Washington National Tax, RSM US LLP
Take a systematic, informed approach to remote work taxes
Creating a comprehensive remote and hybrid tax strategy will help companies:
- Understand the difference between remote and hybrid workers.
- Ensure tax withholding compliance.
- Manage travel-related tax withholdings.
- Navigate the “convenience of employer” rule.
- Adapt employee benefits for remote work.
- Develop clear and consistent expense reimbursement policies.
- Find and budget for hidden costs.
- Identify and address compliance gaps.
- Strengthen opportunities for remote work across borders.
Set your organization up to thrive
We've gathered insights from across our organization to provide you with a guide that will put you on the path to thrive in the remote and hybrid work era.