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APA Joins COST, AICPA in Support of Mobile Worker Relief Legislation

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/14/apa-joins-cost-aicpa-in-support-of-mobile-worker-relief-legislation
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 Responds to President’s Memo on Deferring Social Security Taxes

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/10/apa-responds-to-president-s-memo-on-deferring-social-security-taxes
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 Comments on OCSE Revised Income Withholding Order

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/09/apa-comments-on-ocse-revised-income-withholding-order
APA recommended additional clarity on the proposed Office of Child Support Enforcement revised income withholding order (IWO) for child support.

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Electronic, Multi-Way Communication for Child Support Vital for Payroll

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/31/electronic-multi-way-communication-for-child-support-vital-for-payroll
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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APA Offers IRS Recommendations on FAQ Compliance Value

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/26/apa-offers-irs-recommendations-on-faq-compliance-value
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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APA Reports on Key Forms W-2 and W-3 Requirements in SSA/IRS Reporter

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/19/apa-reports-on-key-forms-w-2-and-w-3-requirements-in-ssa-irs-reporter
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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June-July Child Support Report Discusses Payroll Software and Deductions

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/21/june-july-child-support-report-discusses-payroll-software-and-deductions
Read an APA member’s article, “Payroll Software and Child Support Deductions,” in the June-July edition of the Child Support Report, published by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement...

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APA Requests Further Guidance on City of Eugene Payroll Tax

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/14/apa-requests-further-guidance-on-city-of-eugene-payroll-tax
In June, APA offered recommendations to improve the administrative feasibility of the payroll tax and withholding requirements in Eugene, Oregon. The new tax goes into effect on January 1, 2021.

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Professional Certification Coalition Achieves Success in Missouri

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/13/professional-certification-coalition-achieves-success-in-missouri
The Professional Certification Coalition, in which APA is a participant, was successful before the Missouri legislature in protecting the interests of private-sector certification programs, such as...

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APA Supports Remote Mobile Worker Act With Recommended Changes

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/10/apa-supports-remote-mobile-worker-act-with-recommended-changes
APA urged congressional leaders to support S. 3995, the Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020, with two critical amendments to expand temporary presence state tax relief during the COVID-19...

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