The IRS started sending letters to employers if there is a delay in processing their Form 7200 to claim advance payment of COVID-19 tax credits.

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The IRS released a revised Form 941 and its instructions to be used beginning with the second quarter of 2020 (due July 31). The form has been updated to accommodate reporting of COVID-19-related...

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Nacha has released a set of proposals intended to prevent the improper use of ACH reversals. APA’s Electronic Payments Committee reviewed the proposed changes to the rules and sent a letter to Nacha...

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Congress Xstream, June 2-5, and Virtual Congress, June 24-25, will provide attendees with the information they need to stay in compliance with new payroll requirements imposed in response to...

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Congress Xstream, June 2-5, will provide attendees with the information they need to stay in compliance with new and existing federal payroll laws and regulations.

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The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund projects the social security wage base will be $141,900 for 2021. This would be an increase of $4,200 from the 2020 social security wage base...

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On April 9, APA is offering a 90-minute webinar to explain the impact of COVID-19 on federal and state payroll compliance. The webinar will be available on demand beginning on April 23.

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On March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. The CARES Act contains many payroll provisions, including the delayed payment of...

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The U.S. Department of Education halts wage garnishments for federal student loans in light of the COVID-19 national emergency.

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Treasury, IRS, and DOL announce plans to implement COVID-19-related paid sick leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to recover the cost of providing the paid leave...

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