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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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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/09/your-implementation-questions-answered-during-upcoming-chat
Receive expert advice on payroll implementation during the July 12 #Paynews payroll chat.
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http://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/06/apa-comments-on-the-preliminary-2019-draft-form-w-4-and-instructions
On July 3, APA submitted detailed comments to the IRS on the preliminary draft 2019 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, and the related instructions. APA identified several...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/05/apa-adds-compliance-updates-to-website-as-member-benefit
As an American Payroll Association (APA) member, you are always first to know about breaking payroll news through Compliance Updates. APA has created an archive on its website of all Compliance...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/03/employers-must-use-correct-fips-code-for-rhode-island-child-support-payments
When submitting Rhode Island child support payments to the state disbursement unit (SDU), employers must use the correct FIPS (Federal Information Process Standards) pay code for Rhode Island –...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/06/29/idaho-issues-updated-withholding-guide-new-worksheet-for-form-w-4
The Idaho State Tax Commission (STC) has issued another updated version of its withholding guide. The guide includes a new Form W-4 worksheet for employees to use for Idaho income tax purposes [STC,...
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