--- title: Pay News Now | PayrollOrg Staff (54) description: Pay News Now (54) --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/PayrollOrg) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/PayrollOrg) - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png?width=1300&name=23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png "23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo") [![26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg?width=1300&name=26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg "26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long")](https://payroll.org/) # PayrollOrg Staff ![PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/PayrollOrg_Swirl.jpg) # Recent Posts # [APA Requests Amendment to Illinois Electronic Filing Court Rule](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-requests-amendment-to-illinois-electronic-filing-court-rule) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/24/apa-requests-amendment-to-illinois-electronic-filing-court-rule [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/illinoissupremecourt.jpg?sfvrsn=61ae8274_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-requests-amendment-to-illinois-electronic-filing-court-rule) # [Compliance TV: IRS releases a draft of the 2019 Form W-4](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-a-draft-of-the-2019-form-w-4) 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 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/compliance-tv.jpg?sfvrsn=9ee4e8cf_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-a-draft-of-the-2019-form-w-4) # [IRS Creates ‘Paycheck Checkup’ Flyer](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-creates-paycheck-checkup-flyer) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/20/irs-creates-paycheck-checkup-flyer [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/paycheckcheckup.jpg?sfvrsn=79b0a4c6_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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 \[IRS, Publication 5303, Paycheck Checkup, rev. 6-18, posted 7-12-18\]. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-creates-paycheck-checkup-flyer) # [Massachusetts Passes Minimum Wage Increase, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/massachusetts-passes-minimum-wage-increase-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/19/massachusetts-passes-minimum-wage-increase-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/massbargainbill.jpg?sfvrsn=507b5a8b_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/massachusetts-passes-minimum-wage-increase-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program) # [SSA Outlines BSO Upgrades for the 2019 Filing Season and Beyond](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/ssa-outlines-bso-upgrades-for-the-2019-filing-season-and-beyond) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/13/ssa-outlines-bso-upgrades-for-the-2019-filing-season-and-beyond [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/federaltaxes071318.jpg?sfvrsn=f21c4f4f_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/ssa-outlines-bso-upgrades-for-the-2019-filing-season-and-beyond) # [New York Tax Department Issues Guidance on New Employer Compensation Expense Tax](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-york-tax-department-issues-guidance-on-new-employer-compensation-expense-tax) 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 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/newyorktaxes.jpg?sfvrsn=53b899ac_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-york-tax-department-issues-guidance-on-new-employer-compensation-expense-tax) # [Virtual Congress & Expo On Demand Through August 24](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/virtual-congress-expo-on-demand-through-august-24) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/11/virtual-congress-expo-on-demand-through-august-24 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/apawebimages_july10-2018_virtualcongress2018.jpg?sfvrsn=6ee37716_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/virtual-congress-expo-on-demand-through-august-24) # [APA Recommends Priorities for IRS, Treasury Department Guidance Plan](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-recommends-priorities-for-irs-treasury-department-guidance-plan) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/10/apa-recommends-priorities-for-irs-treasury-department-guidance-plan [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/apawebimages_july-5-2018_inside-apa_priorityguidanceplan43fa028a276c45f9b0e7556ac6c50adf.jpg?sfvrsn=4ff46f44_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-recommends-priorities-for-irs-treasury-department-guidance-plan) # [Your Implementation Questions Answered During Upcoming Chat](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/your-implementation-questions-answered-during-upcoming-chat) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/07/09/your-implementation-questions-answered-during-upcoming-chat [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/twitterchat.jpg?sfvrsn=ed931eb5_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/your-implementation-questions-answered-during-upcoming-chat) Receive expert advice on payroll implementation during the July 12 #Paynews payroll chat. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/your-implementation-questions-answered-during-upcoming-chat) # [APA Comments on the Preliminary 2019 Draft Form W-4 and Instructions](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-comments-on-the-preliminary-2019-draft-form-w-4-and-instructions) 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 [![](http://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/curt.jpg?sfvrsn=d7139fa8_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/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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