On December 4, the IRS released the 2020 Form W-4. The 2020 form is substantially different from prior year forms and has been revised to comply with the income tax withholding requirements in the...

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A recent court ruling prevented San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on December 1, 2019. The ordinance will remain on hold pending an ongoing court case.

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The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 116-25) requires the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS to provide Congress with a written plan to redesign the organization of the IRS by September 30,...

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With year-end looming, here are three simple ways payroll programs can facilitate a stress-free transition to the New Year.

The holiday season is often painted alongside familiar Hallmark moments....

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The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has a sample notice that employers electing to participate in the Employer Compensation Expense Tax (ECET) Program may use to communicate to their...

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The American Payroll Association has 122 local chapters throughout the United States, and we’re always excited to add more. Learn the basics of why and how to start a chapter in your area!

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The Ohio Treasurer of State has announced that the state website that had been set up last year to accept tax payments, including withholding payments, using cryptocurrency (Bitcoin only) has been...

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The 2020 Form W-4 will be significantly different than its predecessor and there will be a new IRS guide for employers. The APA stands ready to explain the changes with the most complete,...

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American Payroll Association's William Dunn, CPP, shares results from the "Getting Paid In America" survey and the Survey of Salaries and the Payroll Profession.

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Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) are the official recertification units used by the APA’s certification programs. RCHs are defined as the number of actual clock hours spent as a participant or...

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