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APA Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As (Part 2)

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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APA Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As

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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IRS Releases Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of FFCRA Qualified Leave

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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IRS Data Affirms Payroll’s Vital Role in Nation’s Tax System

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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ETAAC Presents Annual Report to Congress

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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APA to Present ‘Payroll Compliance Update Amid COVID-19’ Webinar

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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IRS Allows Flexibility in §125 Plan Rules for 2020; Increases Maximum FSA Carryover

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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APA Answers Questions About COVID-19-Related Legislation

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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APA Provides Insider Look at 2020 Virtual Capital Summit

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/06/apa-provides-insider-look-at-2020-virtual-capital-summit
APA’s Special Report on its 2020 Virtual Capital Summit in the May issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at the latest developments affecting payroll professionals. This year, almost...

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Draft Form 941 Accommodates Reporting of COVID-19 Employment Tax Credits

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/01/draft-form-941-accommodates-reporting-of-covid-19-employment-tax-credits
At the end of April, the IRS issued drafts of the 2020 Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, and its instructions to allow reporting of new employment tax credits due to COVID-19.

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