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Payroll Insights for Budgeting Success in 2024

Learn about tax and legislative changes directly impacting production workers and reshaping production budgets in 2024.
December 14, 2023
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After a tumultuous year, productions are poised to return with a bang in 2024! However, recent legislative shifts have introduced tax adjustments and deductions that every employer and employee should know about.

In this Master Series webinar, Entertainment Partners' payroll and compliance experts Becky Harshberger, VP & Payroll Tax Practice Leader, and Davida Lara, EVP Payroll, and their special guest, delve into crucial legislative updates directly impacting production workers and reshaping production budgets in 2024. This includes Federal and State Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance, and insights into the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Don't miss your chance to gain expert insights and ensure your production's financial readiness for the year ahead!

Guest Speaker:

Sheavay Belcher, Chief Executive Officer, Lighthouse 729, Inc.

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