The IRS warned employers to protect employee information and to be on guard against identity theft and Form W-2 scams as well as phishing emails [IRS Tax Tip 2018-188, 12-6-18; IRS News Release...

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Due to a lapse in government funding, E-Verify and E-Verify services are not available [E-Verify website, 12-22-18]. Employers must still complete Forms I-9 for new employees.

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The 2019 Chapter of the Year Contest (COTY) allows chapters to showcase their successful enhancements, events, and operations. Follow these helpful tips as you prepare your contest entry to better...

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The APA has released the final 2018 content update for the four essential publications that are part of the APA Bookshelf. The Payroll Source and the other publications now include major changes and...

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Have you completed the survey for the 2017 Economic Census? The U.S. Census Bureau says there is still time to complete the survey and responses are required by law. Completing the Economic Census...

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The Ohio Treasurer of State (TOS) is now accepting cryptocurrency to pay business taxes, including withholding tax. According to the TOS, it is the first state to allow withholding payments to be...

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In this December 2018 edition of Compliance TV: the IRS announces pension plan limits for 2019 and sets cost-of-living adjustments for transportation fringe benefits. Also, 22 states will have...

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On December 19, the IRS released Publication 5330 with information that payroll professionals can use to respond to employee questions during the tax filing season. The publication was developed by...

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Effective January 1, 2019, the Indiana Department of Revenue has issued a new Departmental Notice No. 1. Eight counties – Carroll, Cass, Dearborn, Grant, Hancock, Huntington, Jennings, and White will...

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On December 18, the IRS released the 2019 Publication 15, Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide, and the 2019 wage levy exemption amount tables (Publication 1494).

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