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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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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Most states have released their state unemployment insurance (SUI) taxable wage bases for 2019. The APA website has a list of the SUI taxable wage bases from 2016-2019, and it will continue to be...

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Find local payroll tax withholding, depositing, and reporting requirements from all 15 relevant states in one comprehensive, easy-to-read resource: APA’s Guide to Local Payroll Taxes. The 2019...

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The U.S. Department of Labor is extending its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program for six more months – until April 2019. The PAID program was established to expedite resolution of...

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Several states are offering tax relief to affected employers in the wake of Hurricane Michael, including Florida, one of the hardest hit states. The IRS is also offering federal tax relief for...

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In this October 2018 edition of Compliance TV: two Michigan cities approve new income taxes, the social security wage base increases, and the IRS allows the exclusion of 2017 moving expenses paid in...

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The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has released a pre-draft version of proposed white collar overtime exemption rules. The agency wants to update the duties tests and salary thresholds...

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To help its enforcement activities, the U.S. Department of Labor has created the Office of Compliance Initiatives and launched two new websites (for employers and workers) with resources to assess...

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The IRS released a second draft of the 2019 Form W-4 on October 12. The latest draft Form W-4 is very similar to the 2018 Form W-4 with a few non-substantive language changes in the general...

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