Year-End Payroll in the USVI: A 30-Day Countdown Checklist for W-2s, W-3s, and 1099s
Most USVI employers scramble in January. The ones who don’t start in December. Here’s a 30-day countdown checklist covering reconciliation, W-2 generation, 941VI cross-checks, contractor sweeps, and every filing deadline you need to hit.
Hurricane-Ready Payroll: A Business Continuity Playbook for USVI Employers
When a hurricane hits the Virgin Islands, payroll can’t stop — but desktop software, paper records, and manual processes often do. Here’s a pre-season playbook for USVI employers: cloud backup, direct deposit setup, emergency pay policies, and DOL guidance on storm closures.
501VI Monthly Deposits: Deadlines, Penalties, and How to Never Miss One
Your 941VI is the quarterly scorecard — but your 501VI deposits are what keep you compliant in between. Here’s how monthly vs. semi-weekly deposit schedules work, the full 2026 deadline calendar, and the penalty tiers for missing a deposit.
The 2026 USVI Payroll Compliance Calendar: Every Filing Deadline You Need
Every 941VI, 501VI, W-2, W-3, 1099, and deposit deadline for 2026 in one place — including adjusted dates when the 15th falls on a weekend, semi-weekly depositor rules, minimum wage compliance dates, and annual filing requirements.
Payroll for Nonprofits in the Virgin Islands: What You Need to Know
Tax-exempt status does not exempt VI nonprofits from payroll tax obligations. Here’s what every USVI nonprofit employer needs to know about 941VI, VIESA, grant-funded positions, volunteer vs. employee classification, and year-end 990 reconciliation.
Form 941VI Explained: A Line-by-Line Guide for USVI Employers
Form 941VI is the quarterly payroll tax return every Virgin Islands employer must file — but most business owners don’t know what each line actually means. This plain-English guide walks through every section, flags the 5 most common BIR errors, and explains deposit schedules.
USVI FUTA Credit Reduction Ending: What Employers Need to Know
USVI Employers Are About to Get a Major Tax Break If you run a business in the U.S. Virgin Islands, here is something worth knowing: your federal unemployment tax bill is about to drop significantly due to changes in the FUTA credit reduction for the USVI. What USVI Employers Have Been Paying Under normal circumstances, […]
Starting a Business in the Virgin Islands: Licenses, Registration, and Everything Else You Need
There’s no single checklist when you start a business in the USVI. Between choosing a structure, registering with Corporations & Trademarks, getting a DLCA license, passing a fire inspection, and setting up utilities, here’s the full picture in the right order.
USVI Minimum Wage Increases to $12 on April 24: What Every Employer Needs to Do Right Now
Effective April 24, 2026, the Virgin Islands minimum wage rises from $10.50 to $12.00 per hour under Act No. 9069. Here’s your compliance checklist, tipped employee breakdown, and the full 3-year wage schedule through 2028.
Understanding the Government of the Virgin Islands Vendor Portal
The Government of the Virgin Islands has made meaningful progress in simplifying how vendors do business with the public sector. While the process can still feel complex, understanding the systems in place can save vendors time, frustration, and unnecessary back-and-forth. At the center of procurement is the Department of Property and Procurement (DPP), which oversees […]