VIESA and Your Payroll: What the Virgin Islands Economic Stability Act Means for Every Paycheck
VIESA — the Virgin Islands Economic Stability Act — requires an 8% wage deduction from every employee paycheck in the USVI. Here’s a plain-English guide to what it is, who it applies to, how to calculate and report it, and the most common mistakes employers make.
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.
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.
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 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.