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IRS Modifies Some 2018 COLAs

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/09/irs-modifies-some-2018-colas
The IRS has announced changes to some of the previously announced cost-of-living adjustments (COLAS) for 2018 (Rev. Proc. 2018-18). The changes were necessary because of modifications in the tax law...

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APA Updates Research on Payroll Cards

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/09/apa-updates-research-on-payroll-cards
The APA’s new white paper, Regulation of Payroll Card Accounts: A Guide for Policymakers (With Model Payroll Card Legislation), February 2018, is a useful guide for those interested in payroll cards....

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APA Opposes Washington Bill Prohibiting Higher Education From Outsourcing Payroll

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/02/apa-opposes-washington-bill-prohibiting-higher-education-from-outsourcing-payroll
On February 19, APA sent a letter to two Washington state legislators expressing concern about S.B. 6264. This legislation would prohibit public colleges and universities in Washington from...

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IRS Releases 2018 Form W-4, Updates Withholding Calculator

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The IRS has released the 2018 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, and an updated version of its Withholding Calculator. Both the form and the calculator have been revised to...

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Chapter News: March 2018

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/01/chapter-news-march-2018

See Your Name in PAYTECH Magazine! We are always looking for new stories to share in the Chapter Network section of the APA’s PAYTECH magazine. Tell us about your experience at a local chapter...

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Industry News: March 2018

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/01/vendor-news-march-2018
The latest news from BSI TaxFactory, Ceridian, and Fraedom.

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AI, Analytics, Big Data: The Big Three Working Together for Payroll

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/02/27/ai-analytics-big-data-the-big-three-working-together-for-payroll
Use these three essential and powerful research tools and perspectives to identify the sources and value of data at your company and find out how artificial intelligence (AI) improves employee...

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Deadline to Continue Claim of Exemption From Withholding is February 28

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/02/23/deadline-to-continue-claim-of-exemption-from-withholding-is-february-28

Generally, employees may claim exemption from federal income tax withholding because they had no federal income tax liability last year and expect none this year. To continue to be exempt from...

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Georgia Responds to Federal Tax Reform

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/02/23/georgia-responds-to-federal-tax-reform

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has proposed lowering the top income tax rate in response to the federal tax reform law. Georgia is expected to benefit significantly from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Pub. L....

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Service Alert: Fraudulent Email Circulating

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/02/23/service-alert-fraudulent-email-circulating

Fraudulent emails adopt many different forms and are the unauthorized actions of third parties not associated with APA. These email messages, also "phishing" or "spoofing," are becoming more common...

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