The IRS updated the employer’s quarterly federal tax return and its schedules for first quarter reporting.

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On January 24, the IRS opened the tax filing season for taxpayers.

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On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency temporary standard to protect workers from COVID-19.

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2022 launches a new year of Payroll Currently, a monthly electronic newsletter exclusively for APA members.

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On December 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will extend the federal student loan relief until May 1.

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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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