Central Payroll Bureau
 News release effective January 6, 2010
W-2's
2009 W-2's are scheduled to print during the weekend of January 9, 2010. Most employees should expect to receive their W2's in the mail before January 20, 2010 . Duplicate W-2's may be requested via phone starting on January 25, 2010 (use 410-260-7964 or 1-888-674-0019). For faster service employees are encouraged to download a copy using the POSC (Payroll Online Service Center) application.
Explanation of the 2009 W-2 will be available on our web site by January 12, 2010. Please reference 'Your 2009 W-2, What You Need to Know' found under the link for 'State Employees / News and Information'.
Federal Withholding Rate 2010 - Changes
The Federal income tax withholding rates will be changed effective January 1, 2010 to reflect the 'Making Work Pay' tax credit which has been extended through calendar year 2010. The rate change back in March 2009 was based on only 9 months, where the new rates are based on 12 months. Our testing has confirmed, many employees will experience a slight increase in their Federal withholding amounts because of these new rates.
State Withholding Rates 2010 - Unchanged
The tax rates and rate brackets which became effective for all tax years starting after December 31, 2007 are unchanged for 2010. Your exemption amount also remains unchanged at $3,200. New 'Military Spouses Residency Relief Act' may qualify some taxpayers as exempt from Maryland Income Tax. Reference 'Payroll Changes Effective January 1, 2010' located under our link for 'State Employees / News and Information'.
Direct Deposit Pay Advices and Payroll Checks Reminder
Effective 7/1/2010, Central Payroll Bureau will no longer print and distribute Direct Deposit Pay Advices for employees. Employees are encouraged to signup for POSC access and begin using the electronic delivery / print of their pay advices before 7/1/2010.
Effective 7/1/2010, Central Payroll Bureau will begin mailing all payroll checks to the employee's mailing address, as contained on the Central Payroll master file. Checks will be mailed, 1 day prior to the pay date, to the employee.
College Affordability
Please watch Maryland Public Television (MPT) 'You can afford college 2010' on January 9th. Shows currently scheduled for 11:30AM and 1 PM.
2010 Census
Census 2010 is coming! Make sure everyone is counted so your community receives all of the resources it needs. Visit www.census.state.md.us for more information. The success of the Census 2010 - It's in your hands Maryland!
Thank you,
Robert Murphy, Director
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