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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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