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Compliance TV: States Release UI Taxable Wage Bases for 2019

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/21/compliance-tv-states-release-ui-taxable-wage-bases-for-2019
In this November 2018 edition of Compliance TV, we review the states release of UI taxable wage bases for 2019, the new draft of the 2018 Form W-4, and the IRS's W-2 verification code program for...

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Virgin Islands Faces FUTA Credit Reduction for 2018

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/20/virgin-islands-faces-futa-credit-reduction-for-2018
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Virgin Islands could not pay its federal loans by the November 10, 2018, deadline and will lose the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) credit...

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IRS Announces 2019 COLAs for Transportation Fringes, FSA Deferrals, and More

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/16/irs-announces-2019-colas-for-transportation-fringes-fsa-deferrals-and-more
On November 15, the IRS released inflation-adjusted tables for 2019 reflecting any increases in the flexible spending arrangements deferral limit and excludable transportation fringes, among other...

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DOL Issues Four Opinion Letters on FLSA Topics

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/15/dol-issues-four-opinion-letters-on-flsa-topics
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued four new opinion letters that address compliance under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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APA Improves Recertification Program With Changes Starting in 2019

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/14/apa-improves-recertification-program-with-changes-starting-in-2019
Starting January 1, 2019, in an effort to improve the Recertification program by streamlining the process for FPC and CPP certificants seeking to maintain their status, and to protect the integrity...

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IRSAC Role to Expand, Absorb IRPAC, ACT in 2019

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/09/irsac-role-to-expand-absorb-irpac-act-in-2019
The IRS has announced that the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council’s (IRSAC) role will expand in 2019 to incorporate two other advisory groups [IR-2018-212, 11-1-18].

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New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Resources for Employers

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/08/new-jersey-paid-sick-leave-resources-for-employers
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has posted several resources for employers on its new paid sick leave webpage, including a notice employers must provide to employees,...

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Twitter Chat: Best Practices for 2018 W-2 Processing

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/05/twitter-chat-best-practices-for-2018-w-2-processing
During a Twitter Chat on November 8 at 3 p.m. ET, Ron Moser, CPP, and Lisa Poole, CPP, will share the best tips for ensuring flawless processing for the 2018 Form W-2.

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IRS Announces Pension Plan Limits for 2019

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/02/irs-announces-pension-plan-limits-for-2019
On November 1, the IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, as well as other items, for tax year 2019 [IRS Notice 2018-83,...

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3 Key Benefits of Integrated Timekeeping and Payroll

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/11/02/3-key-benefits-of-integrated-timekeeping-and-payroll
In a study seeking to understand the skills, capabilities, technology, and strategies required to deliver business results in today’s complex work environment, Aptitude Research Partners explored the...

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