Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz has over 15 years experience in State and Federal payroll tax audits, collections and payroll consulting. As an auditor, Mark prided himself on his ability to educate his auditees on State and Federal payroll tax requirements. Whatever issues he found in audits, he ensured the auditee knew how to comply in the future. He worked to minimize company disruptions in the audit process.
Mr. Schwartz provides consulting services encompassing payroll processing and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization, payroll tax compliance reviews, independent contractor studies, use of electronic transfers, deductions, benefits, etc. Mark has represented both clients and the State in front of the State Appeals Board. He understands the complexities of local wage laws, unemployment and disability claims, and other wage and benefit issues affecting employees.
In recent years Mark has helped many clients with back payroll tax returns for all 50 states and the IRS. He has reviewed payroll journals, time records, tax forms and other payroll documents for accuracy and completeness.
Mark is a participating member of the American Payroll Association. He earned his BA and MBA in Finance at Santa Clara University. He has held Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Investment and Derivatives Auditor Credentials. Mark is currently pursuing a Certified Payroll Fundamentals Credential with the American Payroll Association.
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Proper Handling of Payroll Overpayments
An employer must pay overtime wages to all employees considered non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and numerous state laws. Although the FLSA establishes federal guidelines on who qualifies for overtime, when overtime begins and how... -
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Documenting Payroll Procedures
Payroll and employment tax consultant Mark Schwartz will take you through the payroll documentation process step-by-step. Learn from an expert the methods for preparing a useful and complete payroll procedures manual. Mr. Schwartz will teach you the topics to... -
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Documenting Payroll Procedures
Payroll and employment tax consultant Mark Schwartz will take you through the payroll documentation process step-by-step. Learn from an expert the methods for preparing a useful and complete payroll procedures manual. Mr. Schwartz will teach you the topics to... -
Use Payroll Pay Cards, Not Pay Checks – Save Costs and Maintain Compliance
Payroll paycards – debit cards to which employees’ pay is deposited – are becoming more and more common. They are ideal for employees who do not have a bank account. Paycards can be used at participating ATMs to withdraw... -
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2017 Payroll Tax Update – W-2s, Taxable Wage Limits, Benefit Maximums, Overtime Laws, ACA Forms and More
In this important webinar presented by Mark Schwartz, will explain the latest payroll tax updates coming for 2017, including updates on W-2s, healthcare reporting, and more. Ensuring payroll tax requirements are met for 2017 should be on every HR... -
DOL’s New Rule on Overtime
The Department of Labor has made its first significant revisions to the FLSA in three decades. These rules affect the minimum salary requirements necessary to consider certain workers exempt from overtime pay. On May 18, 2016, President Obama and... -
New Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Rules
On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations, which will automatically extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the first year... -
2016 Payroll Tax Update – New Forms, Healthcare, 401(k) Mandates, Benefits and More
Effective January 1, an estimated 10 million employees will pay more Social Security payroll taxes for the coming year due to an increase in the taxable minimum-up to $118,500 over the previous amount, $117,000. Employers should take steps now... -
1099 Requirements – Do not raise red flags to the IRS
By the end of January (technically February 1, 2016, because January 31, 2016, is a Sunday), you should have provided various types of information returns you’re your contractors, landlords, and other independent payment recipients need for their personal tax... -
Solve your Multistate Payroll Issues for the Mobile Workforce
The internet and mobile devices have helped change the nature of employment. There are fewer central offices and more home offices. There is less 8 am to 5 pm work time and more 6 am to whenever. One of... -
The Sarbanes Oxley Act and the Importance of Internal Controls over Payroll
This course – taught by and ex-payroll auditor – covers the payroll and benefit areas that are most likely to come under scrutiny due to the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Act. SOX has far reaching implications affecting all corporate... -
Payroll Paperwork and Reporting
This webinar will teach you how to schedule data runs and summary totals for the numbers you need to comply with requirements in a timely manner and with confidence. We will discuss federal requirements, states, and generalities concerning most... -
Calculating Overtime – Who Qualifies and How to Calculate Amounts Due
An employer must pay overtime wages to all employees considered non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and numerous state laws. Although the FLSA establishes federal guidelines on who qualifies for overtime, when overtime begins and how... -
Audit Alert! What To Do When Your Company is Selected for Audit
The IRS and state agencies have hired more auditors – and are being more aggressive than ever in enforcing payroll tax laws. Whether or not you did anything wrong, you are at high risk for a payroll tax audit... -
Live to Recording Convertion
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The Sarbanes Oxley Act and the Importance of Internal Controls over Payroll
Description: This course – taught by and ex-payroll auditor – covers the payroll and benefit areas that are most likely to come under scrutiny due to the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Act. SOX has far reaching implications affecting all... -
Audit Alert! What To Do When Your Company is Selected for Audit
Description: Have you done everything you can to make sure that your supervisors and employees are prepared to deal with a workplace violence situation if they are even faced with one? While we’d all prefer to avoid dealing with... -
2016 Payroll Tax Update – New Forms, Healthcare, 401(k) Mandates, Benefits and More
Description: The IRS and state agencies have hired more auditors – and are being more aggressive than ever in enforcing payroll tax laws. Whether or not you did anything wrong, you are at high risk for a payroll tax... -
Payroll Paperwork and Reporting
Description: Payroll and employment tax consultant Mark Schwartz will take you through the payroll documentation process step-by-step. Learn from an expert the methods for preparing a useful and complete payroll procedures manual. Mr. Schwartz will teach you the topics... -
Payroll Paperwork and Reporting
Description: Payroll and employment tax consultant Mark Schwartz will take you through the payroll documentation process step-by-step. Learn from an expert the methods for preparing a useful and complete payroll procedures manual. Mr. Schwartz will teach you the topics... -
Live to Recording Convertion
Description: Special Recording Link Areas to be Covered: Special Recording Link Who will Benefit: Special Recording Link -
The Sarbanes Oxley Act and the Importance of Internal Controls over Payroll
Description: This course – taught by and ex-payroll auditor – covers the payroll and benefit areas that are most likely to come under scrutiny due to the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Act. SOX has far reaching implications affecting all... -
Audit Alert! What To Do When Your Company is Selected for Audit
Description: Have you done everything you can to make sure that your supervisors and employees are prepared to deal with a workplace violence situation if they are even faced with one? While we’d all prefer to avoid dealing with... -
2016 Payroll Tax Update – New Forms, Healthcare, 401(k) Mandates, Benefits and More
Description: The IRS and state agencies have hired more auditors – and are being more aggressive than ever in enforcing payroll tax laws. Whether or not you did anything wrong, you are at high risk for a payroll tax...