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New Local Income Taxes in Michigan

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/23/new-local-income-taxes-in-michigan
Two cities in Michigan—Benton Harbor and East Lansing—recently voted in favor of implementing new income taxes. In 2019, there will be 24 cities in Michigan that have a local income tax.

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Compliance TV: ETAAC Recommends More Electronic Filing of Form 94x

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/23/compliance-tv-etaac-recommends-more-electronic-filing-of-form-94x
In this August 2018 edition of Compliance TV, ETAAC recommends more electronic filing of Form 94x, New York explains Employer Compensation Expense Tax, and Massachusetts raises its minimum wage.

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The Making of a Payroll Professional

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/22/the-making-of-a-payroll-professional
As a teenager, Jacqui Ditmars, CPP, wanted to earn some extra cash. Her CPA father had a side business doing payroll, and he hired her on to help. Jacqui didn’t think much of it at the time, but this...

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Join the Chapter Twitter Chat on August 23

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/21/join-the-chapter-twitter-chat-on-august-23
Follow the hashtag #APAchapters and join guest tweeters, Region 3 Advisor, Jennifer Cordes, CPP and Region 7 Advisor, Jon Schausten, CPP to discuss "Meeting Planning for Chapter Events."

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Don’t Miss APA’s Local Income Tax Compliance Classes and Webinars

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/20/don-t-miss-apa-s-local-income-tax-compliance-classes-and-webinars
On September 12-14, APA’s Local Income Tax Compliance one-day course will be offered in classrooms in Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia. This course will help you understand local payroll tax...

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California Employers Affected by Recent Fires, Storms May Be Eligible for Disaster Relief

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/17/california-employers-affected-by-recent-fires-storms-may-be-eligible-for-disaster-relief
Employers in certain counties in California directly affected by recent fires or storms may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the California Employment Development Department to file...

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APA Participates in Employer Lump-Sum Collaborative Workgroup

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/15/apa-participates-in-employer-lump-sum-collaborative-workgroup
APA is working with the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) and state child support enforcement agencies to resolve outstanding issues associated with withholding child support from lump-sum...

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IRS Conducts Weeklong ‘Paycheck Checkup’ Campaign

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/14/irs-conducts-weeklong-paycheck-checkup-campaign
During a weeklong summertime campaign (August 13-17, 2018), the IRS encourages employers to remind employees to complete a Paycheck Checkup to ensure the right amount of tax is being withheld from...

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APA Participates in Georgia’s First Child Support Employer Symposium

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/14/apa-participates-in-georgia-s-first-child-support-employer-symposium
APA’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) Subcommittee on Child Support and Other Garnishments participated in Georgia’s first employer symposium in June providing information on recent...

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APA Comments on Proposed Regulations on E-Filing Information Returns

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/08/13/apa-comments-on-proposed-regulations-on-e-filing-information-returns
On July 26, APA offered several recommendations to the IRS in reference to its request for comments on proposed regulations for filing information returns electronically, including increased...

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