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Apply for an APA Education Grant by February 11

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/18/apply-for-an-apa-education-grant-by-february-11
Read about an APA Education Grant winner's experience applying for a grant. Then, apply for one yourself before the February 11 deadline.

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APA Launches Webpage Dedicated to On-Demand Pay and the Gig Economy

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/17/apa-launches-webpage-dedicated-to-on-demand-pay-and-the-gig-economy
The technological advances that fueled the development and growth of the gig economy have also generated a desire for finding faster ways of paying workers. One such payment method is on-demand pay....

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Spotlight on the Certification Item Development Task Force

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/16/spotlight-on-the-certification-item-development-task-force
Learn about the APA's Certification Item Development Task Force, the group that writes quality items (questions) for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional...

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Compliance TV: IRS releases 2020 Form W-4

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/13/compliance-tv-irs-releases-2020-form-w-4
In this December 2019 edition of Compliance TV: the IRS releases the 2020 Form W-4; APA will show you how to prepare for the new form; and Wisconsin revises withholding allowance certificate to...

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IRS Releases 2019 ACA Reporting Forms, Instructions

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/13/irs-releases-2019-aca-reporting-forms-instructions
The IRS released the 2019 Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms and instructions. The forms for tax year 2019 are largely unchanged.

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Plan Your 2020 Payroll Resolutions with Help From APA Experts

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/10/plan-your-2020-payroll-resolutions-with-help-from-apa-experts
Join the American Payroll Association for our final #PayNews chat of the year on Thursday, December 12 at 3 p.m. EST. We’ll look back on payroll developments that happened in 2019 and discuss what...

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Final 2020 Form W-4 Is Here

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/06/final-2020-form-w-4-is-here
On December 4, the IRS released the 2020 Form W-4. The 2020 form is substantially different from prior year forms and has been revised to comply with the income tax withholding requirements in the...

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San Antonio Paid Sick Leave Did Not Take Effect December 1

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/05/san-antonio-paid-sick-leave-did-not-take-effect-december-1
A recent court ruling prevented San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on December 1, 2019. The ordinance will remain on hold pending an ongoing court case.

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Payroll Professionals Can Be the Happy Holiday Heroes

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/12/03/payroll-professionals-can-be-the-happy-holiday-heroes

With year-end looming, here are three simple ways payroll programs can facilitate a stress-free transition to the New Year.

The holiday season is often painted alongside familiar Hallmark moments....

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New York ECET Sample Notice for Employees

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/11/27/new-york-ecet-sample-notice-for-employees
The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has a sample notice that employers electing to participate in the Employer Compensation Expense Tax (ECET) Program may use to communicate to their...

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