Navigating State Taxes Made Simple: Cross-State Payroll & Accounting Tips
10
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5 Must-Know Tips & Fixes for Construction Payroll When State Lines Get Involved
This focused 30-minute session gives you 5 specific tips and fixes that solve 90% of your cross-state payroll challenges—plus clear guidance on when to call in the experts for that other 10% that has you saying, “What the actual sh—?"
The Multi-State Challenge:
- 33% of employers make costly payroll errors annually
- The IRS collected $104 billion in unpaid assessments in FY 2023
- 15+ states have tax laws that go way beyond federal guidelines
- Construction companies get hit hardest when compliance slips
What You'll Master in 30 Minutes—
Tip #1: The State Tax Hierarchy - Which state gets the money? Simple rule: Follow the work. But there are 3 exceptions—like short-term work and no-tax states—that can completely change your setup.
Tip #2: The 3 Forms That Fix Everything - Learn the forms and tracking tools that keep your payroll audit-ready:
- Reciprocity exemption forms like IL-W-5-NR
- Multi-state allocation worksheets (days, dollars, rates—done)
- Nexus tracking logs to flag when you’ve crossed a registration line
Tip #3: Don’t Let Bad Data Wreck Your Payroll - Incorrect SSNs, tax rates, or deduction setups can quietly wreak havoc. We’ll walk through what to check—and when—to avoid costly amendments later.
Tip #4: PFML & State Program Setup - Washington, Massachusetts, Oregon, California, and now Maryland? We'll show you how to handle SDI and PFML taxes the easy way—and what to do if your payroll system isn't ready for it.
Tip #5: When to Call in an Expert - If you’re operating in 3+ states or dealing with penalties or audit letters, it’s time. We’ll share a dead-simple rule to know when DIY isn’t worth it.
Bonus for Live Attendees:
You’ll get a Monday Morning Action Plan—with the exact steps to clean up your forms, check for red flags, and stay compliant without drowning in admin work.
Reserve Your Spot Now →
If you’ve ever Googled: “Do I withhold for the work state or the home state?” — this is the session you’ve been waiting for.
Live attendance recommended. Replay available for 7 days only. Limited spots available.
P.S. Built specifically for construction payroll and accounting teams.
Speakers
Shawna Coronado
Host
Shawna Coronado is eBacon’s Digital Content Strategist and the regular host of its webinar series. She helps payroll managers and workforce management teams make sense of complex construction compliance topics, turning regulations into clear, actionable guidance.
Jeremie Preston
Product Support Specialist
Jeremie’s a certified payroll expert who’s spent years helping construction teams make sense of messy, multi-state payroll rules. From union and apprenticeship tracking to PFML programs and state tax quirks—he’s tackled it all.
If you’ve run into a confusing payroll issue, chances are Jeremie’s seen it—and figured out how to fix it.
10
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM