- (Topic 2)
Workers?? compensation payments are excluded from gross income and employment taxes EXCEPT when the amounts received:
Correct Answer:B
✑ Workers?? compensation benefits are tax-exempt if they are paid for work-related injuries or illnesses.
✑ If payments are received for non-work-related illnesses (B), they become taxable.
✑ Amounts that do not exceed federal or state limits (C & D) remain tax-exempt. References:
✑ IRS Publication 525 (Taxable and Nontaxable Income)
- (Topic 1)
All of the following workflow mapping descriptions are correct EXCEPT:
Correct Answer:D
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:Workflow mappingis avisual representation of payroll processesto ensureefficiency and accuracy.
✑ Option A (Logical thought processes)ensuresclarityand eliminates assumptions.
✑ Option B (Depictions of sequences)accurately describesworkflow design.
✑ Option C (Steps follow without delay)ensuresprocess efficiency.
✑ Option D is incorrectbecause it describesService Level Agreements (SLA), notworkflow mapping.
Reference:
Payroll.org – Payroll Workflow Mapping Guide
Process Improvement Standards – Payroll System Optimization
- (Topic 2)
All of the following employees are examples of phantom employees EXCEPT:
Correct Answer:B
Phantom employees are fraudulent payroll entries wheresalaries are paid to non-existent or inactive employees.
✑ Option A, C, and Dare examples of phantom employees.
✑ Option B (Remote employees not required to record time) is NOT a phantom employee, as long as they are legitimate workers.
References:
✑ Payroll Fraud Prevention, IRS
✑ Payroll Audit Techniques Guide (IRS Publication)
- (Topic 1)
An employee's written notice of intent to take leave under the FMLA MUST be retained by the employer for a MINIMUM of:
Correct Answer:B
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:TheFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)requires employers to retainall leave-related records for at least 3 years. This includes:
✑ Employee requests for leave
✑ Employer??s written responses
✑ Dates and duration of leave taken
✑ Premium payments for benefits during leave
✑ Option A (2 years) is incorrectbecause theminimum requirement is 3 years.
✑ Option C (4 years) and Option D (5 years) are incorrectbecause the law specifies a3-year retention period.
Reference:
U.S. Department of Labor – FMLA Recordkeeping Requirements Payroll.org – Payroll Compliance for Employee Leave Records
- (Topic 2)
Payroll system security violations may result in:
Correct Answer:B
✑ Unauthorized access (B) is a direct result of security breaches.
✑ Other options (A, C, D) may result from human error but not security violations. References:
✑ Payroll Security Guidelines (Payroll.org)