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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/21/federal-per-diem-rates-updated-for-fiscal-year-2021
The General Services Administration issued its annual updated list of federal maximum per diem rates for travel to locations within the continental United States.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/20/filing-form-941-x-for-2020-second-quarter
The IRS has provided guidance on filing Form 941-X for the second quarter of 2020. The IRS plans to issue a revised Form 941-X in late September that will allow employers to correct COVID-19-related...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/13/apa-special-report-gives-insider-look-into-federal-agency-q-as-(part-2)
Special Report: Panel Answers Payroll Questions at Congress Xstream – Part 2 offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions submitted by participants at APA’s virtual...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/16/apa-special-report-gives-insider-look-into-federal-agency-q-as
Special Report: Panel Answers Payroll Questions at Congress Xstream offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions submitted by participants at APA’s virtual event.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/09/irs-releases-guidance-on-form-w-2-reporting-of-ffcra-qualified-leave
The IRS released guidance on how employers must report required wages from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on Form W-2.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/09/irs-data-affirms-payroll-s-vital-role-in-nation-s-tax-system
On June 29, the IRS released its 2019 Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which provides statistics that underscore the importance of payroll professionals to the American tax system.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/26/etaac-presents-annual-report-to-congress
On June 24, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) held its annual public meeting via conference call and released its Annual Report to Congress.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/10/apa-to-present-payroll-compliance-update-amid-covid-19-webinar
On July 8 and 10, APA will present a two-part webinar – Payroll Compliance Update Amid COVID-19 – to help payroll professionals learn more about adapting during the pandemic.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/20/irs-allows-flexibility-in-125-plan-rules-for-2020-increases-maximum-fsa-carryover
The IRS is allowing employers to extend the claim period for flexible spending arrangements and dependent care assistance programs and also allowing employees to make mid-year changes to §125...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/14/apa-answers-questions-about-covid-19-related-legislation
APA answers attendees’ questions asked during its recent webinar on understanding the impact of COVID-19 on federal and state payroll compliance in the May issue of Payroll Currently.
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