--- title: Pay News Now | PayrollOrg Staff (43) description: Pay News Now (43) --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/PayrollOrg) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/PayrollOrg) - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png?width=1300&name=23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png "23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo") [![26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg?width=1300&name=26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg "26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long")](https://payroll.org/) # PayrollOrg Staff ![PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/PayrollOrg_Swirl.jpg) # Recent Posts # [Compliance TV: IRS releases 2019 Form W-2](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-2019-form-w-2) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/19/compliance-tv-irs-releases-2019-form-w-2 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/compliance-tv.jpg?sfvrsn=9ee4e8cf_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-2019-form-w-2) In this February 2019 edition of Compliance TV: The IRS releases 2019 Form W-2 and waives penalties for some taxpayers who under-withheld in 2018. Also, some states extend W-2 electronic filing... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-2019-form-w-2) # [IRS Releases 2019 Form W-2, Instructions](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-releases-2019-form-w-2-instructions) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/15/irs-releases-2019-form-w-2-instructions [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/2019taxes.jpg?sfvrsn=512eb513_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-releases-2019-form-w-2-instructions) The IRS has released the 2019 Form W-2 and the instructions. There are no major changes to the form. There are some items to note, including Box 9 no longer being in use and updated penalty amounts... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-releases-2019-form-w-2-instructions) # [Virgin Islands Facing Potential FUTA Credit Reduction for 2019](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/virgin-islands-facing-potential-futa-credit-reduction-for-2019) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/14/virgin-islands-facing-potential-futa-credit-reduction-for-2019 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/virginislands1a16e96ef4b74c2589bb057843835adc.jpg?sfvrsn=985246b_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/virgin-islands-facing-potential-futa-credit-reduction-for-2019) The U.S. Department of Labor has released its list of potential FUTA credit reduction states and territories for 2019. The Virgin Islands continues to have an outstanding federal loan and might be... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/virgin-islands-facing-potential-futa-credit-reduction-for-2019) # [OCSE Recognizes Importance of APA Relationship](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/ocse-recognizes-importance-of-apa-relationship) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/12/ocse-recognizes-importance-of-apa-relationship [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/childsupporta208bf68794d4215861698faf2c1e6e8.jpg?sfvrsn=40f35bc2_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/ocse-recognizes-importance-of-apa-relationship) The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) has acknowledged its collaborative efforts with APA on new hire reporting. As of 2018, employers can report new hire and rehire information on... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/ocse-recognizes-importance-of-apa-relationship) # [Receive Expert Insight on New Regulations Impacting Payroll in 2019](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/receive-expert-insight-on-new-regulations-impacting-payroll-in-2019) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/11/receive-expert-insight-on-new-regulations-impacting-payroll-in-2019 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/twitterchat.jpg?sfvrsn=ed931eb5_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/receive-expert-insight-on-new-regulations-impacting-payroll-in-2019) Join us for our first #Paynews payroll chat of the year. The hour-long online discussion will take place Thursday, February 14 at 3 p.m. ET. It will be hosted by the American Payroll Association’s... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/receive-expert-insight-on-new-regulations-impacting-payroll-in-2019) # [Video: Federal Judge Rules ACA Is ‘Unconstitutional’](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/video-federal-judge-rules-aca-is-unconstitutional) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/08/video-federal-judge-rules-aca-is-unconstitutional [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/paynewsnow.jpg?sfvrsn=9a8fc3bb_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/video-federal-judge-rules-aca-is-unconstitutional) Bill Dunn, CPP, APA's Director of Government Relations, discusses why a federal district court in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act "unconstitutional" late last year. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/video-federal-judge-rules-aca-is-unconstitutional) # [Michigan Extends Form W-2 Electronic Filing Deadline](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/michigan-extends-form-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/07/michigan-extends-form-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/michtax.jpg?sfvrsn=e45dcc34_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/michigan-extends-form-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline) Michigan has extended the electronic filing deadline for Forms W-2 to February 7, 2019, because of a severe winter weather emergency. The original electronic filing deadline was January 31, 2019... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/michigan-extends-form-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline) # [Michigan Minimum Wage, Tip Credit Will Increase March 29](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/michigan-minimum-wage-tip-credit-will-increase-march-29) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/07/michigan-minimum-wage-tip-credit-will-increase-march-29 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/michmin.jpg?sfvrsn=6db77836_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/michigan-minimum-wage-tip-credit-will-increase-march-29) Effective March 29, 2019, the Michigan minimum wage will increase to $9.45 an hour from $9.25 an hour. It will gradually increase each year until it reaches $12.05 an hour in 2030. The tip credit... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/michigan-minimum-wage-tip-credit-will-increase-march-29) # [Deadline to Apply for Education Grant Extended Through February 19](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/deadline-to-apply-for-education-grant-extended-through-february-19) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/06/deadline-to-apply-for-education-grant-extended-through-february-19 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/edgrants.jpg?sfvrsn=bf48a598_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/deadline-to-apply-for-education-grant-extended-through-february-19) APA has extended the Education Grant application deadline to February 19. Now, you have the extra time to apply for a payroll education grant! [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/deadline-to-apply-for-education-grant-extended-through-february-19) # [Two States and Puerto Rico Extend Forms W-2 Electronic Filing Deadline](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/two-states-and-puerto-rico-extend-forms-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/02/01/two-states-and-puerto-rico-extend-forms-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/iowawisconpuertorico.jpg?sfvrsn=3d1d62eb_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/two-states-and-puerto-rico-extend-forms-w-2-electronic-filing-deadline) Iowa and Puerto Rico have extended the electronic filing deadline for Forms W-2 to February 28, 2019, because of technical reasons. Due to extreme weather, Wisconsin has extended its electronic... 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