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Employers Can Enroll in New York’s Optional Employer Compensation Expense Tax Program

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/12/employers-can-enroll-in-new-york-s-optional-employer-compensation-expense-tax-program
Employers may now enroll in the optional New York Employer Compensation Expense Tax Program. Employers that are choosing to opt-in for calendar year 2019 must enroll online no later than December 1,...

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Social Security Wage Base Increases to $132,900 for 2019

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/11/social-security-wage-base-increases-to-$132-900-for-2019
On October 11, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the 2019 social security wage base will be $132,900, an increase of $4,500 from $128,400 in 2018 [SSA, Press Release, 10-11-18].

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APA Expands GRTF Subcommittee to Cover State and Local Topics

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/10/apa-expands-grtf-subcommittee-to-cover-state-and-local-topics
With many states considering wage and hour legislation, APA’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) Subcommittee on State and Local Taxes is expanding its coverage. It is also changing its name to...

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Register Now for APA’s Year-End Compliance Seminar

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/09/register-now-for-apa-s-year-end-compliance-seminar
The American Payroll Association’s “Preparing for Year-End and 2019” seminar provides updates on the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of 2018 and the first payroll...

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October 11 Payroll Chat: Preparing for Year-End and 2019

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/08/october-11-payroll-chat-preparing-for-year-end-and-2019
Learn some of the best tips for successfully closing out 2018 and beginning to prepare for 2019 during APA's Payroll Chat on Thursday, October 11 at 3 p.m. ET.

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Four Indiana Counties Increase Income Tax Rates

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/05/four-indiana-counties-increase-income-tax-rates
Effective October 1, 2018, four Indiana counties – DeKalb, Floyd, Fulton, and Vigo – have increased their income tax rates [Indiana Department of Revenue, Departmental Notice No. 1, rev. 10-18].

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FBI Warns About Phishing Emails for Employees’ Payroll Information

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/04/fbi-warns-about-phishing-emails-for-employees-payroll-information
The FBI issued a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging employers to remind employees not to respond to phishing emails from cybercriminals who want access to employees’ payroll information...

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APA Is There for Swearing-In of New IRS Commissioner

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/10/03/apa-is-there-for-swearing-in-of-new-irs-commissioner
On October 1, Charles P. (Chuck) Rettig was sworn in as the 49th Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. His term as commissioner will expire in November 2022. An APA representative attended...

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IRS and Several States Offer Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/09/28/irs-and-several-states-offer-hurricane-florence-disaster-relief
Several states are offering tax relief to affected employers in the wake of Hurricane Florence, including North Carolina, one of the hardest hit states. The IRS is also offering federal relief for...

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APA Sends Thanks to IRS for Delaying Major Changes to Form W-4 Until 2020

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/09/27/apa-sends-thanks-to-irs-for-delaying-major-changes-to-form-w-4-until-2020
On September 21, APA sent a letter to the IRS commending the IRS team for increasing stakeholder involvement and considering APA’s recommendations in delaying major changes to the Form W-4,...

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