[SchoolFinance] PFML question

[Andrea Disch]

MSAD 11 will be deducting PFML from all school board member compensation,
as well.
It was stated again at yesterday's meeting that PFML does not have the
earnings exemptions that SUTA has, including school board members.





Andrea Disch
Business Manager


Maine School Administrative District No. 11
150 Highland Avenue • Gardiner, Maine 04330



207-582-5346

*aDisch at msad11.org <aDisch at msad11.org>*

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On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:12 AM Coulombe, Jessica <jessica.coulombe at rsu4.org>
wrote:

> Hello!
>
> A question I have is for School Board members. I am thinking that PFML
> wages would be subject to the PFML deduction., as we consider them
> volunteers that receive an honorarium stipend.  Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks
> Jessica
>
> On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:01 AM Andrea Disch <adisch at msad11.org> wrote:
>
>> I have not received any specific guidance regarding but we are being told
>> that there are few exceptions to PFML, fewer exceptions than for SUTA.
>> My guess would be that if the wage flows through payroll, and you would
>> withholdSUTA, you will also need to withhold PFML taxes.
>>
>>
>>
>> Andrea Disch
>> Business Manager
>>
>>
>> Maine School Administrative District No. 11
>> 150 Highland Avenue • Gardiner, Maine 04330
>>
>>
>>
>> 207-582-5346
>>
>> *aDisch at msad11.org <aDisch at msad11.org>*
>>
>> *www.msad11.org <http://www.msad11.org>*
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM Krol, Gabrielle <gabrielle.krol at msad52.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Good Afternoon,
>>>
>>> I am wondering if anyone has seen or heard any guidance on if we are
>>> imposing this tax to Cash in Lieu, or Travel stipends.  I may have missed
>>> this guidance.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Gabrielle Krol
>>> Business Manager
>>> MSAD 52
>>> 486 Turner Center Road
>>> Turner, ME 04282
>>> 207-225-1006
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> *Jessica Coulombe*
> Payroll Specialist
> Wellness Coordinator
> RSU 4
> 971 Gardiner Rd
> Wales, Me 04280
> 207-375-4273 ext 175  or Option 2
> fax:207-375-2522
> jessica.coulombe at rsu4.org
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