Through grassroots advocacy, APA was successful in impacting Georgia proposed legislation, S.B. 443, signed into law on August 5, 2020, and effective January 1, 2021.

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The APA made changes to two subcommittees within the Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) to better reflect their missions and goals.

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SSA is piloting a new version of the Business Services Online File Upload Process called the Employer Wage Reporting Journey. SSA is seeking 10 to 20 companies to use this pilot for tax year 2020...

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The American Payroll Association is pleased to announce two new participants on the IRS’s Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) representing APA and payroll professionals. They are...

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The APA signed a letter in support of the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act and the Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020, prepared by COST and AICPA.

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APA and the National Payroll Reporting Consortium sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS offering recommendations about how to implement President Trump’s memo on deferring...

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APA recommended additional clarity on the proposed Office of Child Support Enforcement revised income withholding order (IWO) for child support.

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APA recently learned the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) does not consider enhanced electronic communication between states and employers a high priority. In July, APA asked HHS to...

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The APA Government Relations Task Force IRS Issues Subcommittee sent a request to the IRS to reconsider its position on the value of Frequently Asked Questions for purposes of compliance.

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The SSA/IRS Reporter, Spring 2020, contains an article written by APA on Forms W-2 and W-3. Key form requirements that payroll professionals need to know are highlighted.

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