Employment tax services

Whether you’re expanding into new states or countries, managing a remote workforce or struggling to keep up with changing regulations, employment tax issues can quickly become a source of stress and risk for your business.

Complex employment tax rules, frequent regulatory changes and the demands of multi-jurisdictional  compliance can overwhelm even the most capable teams. Small errors in payroll or worker classification can lead to costly penalties, audits and lost productivity.

RSM’s employment tax specialists work alongside you to simplify compliance, resolve issues and help you stay ahead of regulatory changes. Our practical solutions reduce risk, save time and provide confidence that your payroll and employment tax obligations are handled correctly—no matter how complex your workforce or operations become.

Employment tax compliance

RSM’s employment tax professionals help you navigate quarterly and annual reconciliation processes to identify high-risk areas and assist with registrations, state unemployment insurance experience transfers and account closures in state and local jurisdictions. Additionally, our team can review and prepare amendments required for federal, state and local tax return compliance.

Payroll and employment tax review

We assess your payroll processes end to end to help you comply with federal, state and local regulations. Our review identifies potential exposures and provides actionable leading practice recommendations to mitigate risk.

Multistate and nonresident employee compliance

RSM can assist employers in managing tax obligations for employees working across jurisdictions, including telecommuters and business travelers, to facilitate accurate tax withholding and reporting.

Worker classification assistance

Our team performs risk assessments and supports companies through audits or proactive reviews to help ensure proper classification of workers. As appropriate, we can support employers with mitigation activities such as applying for voluntary disclosure programs or section 530 relief.

Tax notice resolution and tax controversy

RSM professionals advocate on your behalf during employment tax audits, negotiating assessments and identifying safe harbors that may be available to protect your business. We can also work with companies to facilitate resolutions for payroll and employment tax notices.

Transaction support

We guide you through payroll challenges during mergers, acquisitions and restructurings to help you achieve compliance, minimize exposure and identify possible employment tax cost reduction.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

RSM professionals help employers navigate the new reporting requirements under the OBBBA related to tips and overtime compensation. For businesses affected by the expansion of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tip credit  eligibility, such as those providing beauty services (e.g., barbers, hairstylists, nail technicians and aestheticians), RSM can assist with preparing the documentation needed to take advantage of available tax savings.