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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/27/ssa-to-resume-educational-correspondence-notices
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will resume sending its Educational Correspondence (EDCOR) notices (also called Employer Correction Request Notices) to employers that...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/26/employers-must-use-revised-new-jersey-percentage-method-withholding-tables-by-september-1
The New Jersey Division of Taxation has issued revised percentage method withholding tables for wages paid on or after September 1, 2018. The revised tables reflect a new withholding rate of 15.6%...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/24/apa-requests-amendment-to-illinois-electronic-filing-court-rule
The APA has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to amend its rule requiring that responses to wage garnishment orders be filed electronically. APA members report that the courts’ instructions are...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/23/compliance-tv-irs-releases-a-draft-of-the-2019-form-w-4
The July 2018 edition of Compliance TV covers the IRS's release of a draft of the 2019 Form W-4, news on a potential increase on E-filing returns, and the announcement that New Jersey will now...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/20/irs-creates-paycheck-checkup-flyer
The IRS’s new one-page flyer is designed for employers to give to employees to remind them to complete a Paycheck Checkup [IRS, Publication 5303, Paycheck Checkup, rev. 6-18, posted 7-12-18].
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/19/massachusetts-passes-minimum-wage-increase-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program
Legislation has been enacted in Massachusetts that will increase the state minimum wage rate and affect tip credit amounts, and create a paid family and medical leave program funded by a payroll tax...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/13/ssa-outlines-bso-upgrades-for-the-2019-filing-season-and-beyond
On July 5, during the IRS’s payroll industry call, Scott Pederson, a Program Analyst in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of Electronic Services and Technology, provided an overview...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/12/new-york-tax-department-issues-guidance-on-new-employer-compensation-expense-tax
The New York Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) has issued guidance on the new Employer Compensation Expense Tax. It is an optional, employer-paid tax that is being phased in over three years...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/11/virtual-congress-expo-on-demand-through-august-24
Now on demand, the 2018 Virtual Congress & Expo comes complete with educational webcasts, a full-service Expo, and plenty of engaging virtual interaction with industry expert service providers.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/10/apa-recommends-priorities-for-irs-treasury-department-guidance-plan
On June 15, APA’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) Subcommittees on IRS Issues and Child Support and Other Garnishments submitted recommendations to the IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury...
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