The Social Security Administration reminded employers using the agency’s new Wage File Upload process that the EFW2 file must have a .TXT or .ZIP extension.

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The IRS released guidance for employers on the early termination of the employee retention credit (ERC) if they received an advance payment or reduced deposits in anticipation of the credit.

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APA’s “Preparing for Year-End and 2022” seminar provides updates on the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of 2021 and the first payroll of 2022. More interactive...

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At a public meeting on November 17, the IRS Advisory Council (IRSAC) presented its annual report.

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On November 15, President Biden signed H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, into law. The law ends the employee retention credit (ERC) as of September 30, 2021, for most employers.

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The IRS released cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) for 2022 reflecting any increases in excludable transportation fringes and flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).

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The IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, as well as other items, for tax year 2022.

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect workers from COVID-19.

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to withdraw one portion of the 2020 final tip rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act and finalize its proposed revisions related to the...

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The IRS updated how it will handle certain frequently asked questions (FAQs) on newly enacted tax legislation.

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