https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/01/12/irs-releases-2026-form-w-2-with-changes-due-to-obbba
On January 9, the IRS released the 2026 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with changes made due to Public Law 119-21, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/01/09/irs-extends-transition-period-for-state-pfml-tax-guidance-colorado-responds
The IRS is extending the transition period related to guidance for the federal tax treatment for certain state paid family and medical leave programs. Colorado issued its own guidance following the...
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/01/09/january-payroll-pop-quiz-test-your-payroll-news-knowledge!
Test your payroll news knowledge with the January edition of Payroll Pop Quiz!
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/01/06/2025-national-payroll-week-contest-winners
A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the 2025 National Payroll Week (NPW) contests! Your incredible contributions helped make NPW a tremendous success. Below are the winners for each...
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/01/05/ireland-s-budget-2026-brings-significant-changes-for-payroll
Ireland’s Budget 2026 brings significant changes for payroll, from a higher minimum wage and new Universal Social Charge (USC) thresholds to expanded reliefs, auto-enrolment, and Pay Related Social...
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/01/01/germany-s-minimum-wage-increases-have-implications-for-mini-jobs
Germany will raise its statutory hourly minimum wage to €13.90 in 2026 and €14.60 in 2027, reshaping payroll compliance and mini-job thresholds
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https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2025/12/30/business-standard-mileage-rate-increases-to-72.5-cents-in-2026
The IRS announced that the 2026 standard mileage rate will increase by 2.5 cents to 72.5 cents per mile.
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2025/12/29/payroll-takes-centre-stage-in-uk-2025-budget-most-significant-changes-in-years
The latest UK Budget announcement is one of the most payroll-centric plans in years, with features including tax adviser registration, PAYE coding updates, and new statutory payment rates for...
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2025/12/23/explore-payrollorg-s-new-wage-solutions-resource-center
Discover PayrollOrg’s Wage Solutions Resource Center—a one-stop hub for pay options, compliance updates, and innovative payroll solutions. Explore resources, laws, and expert support to simplify wage...
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https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2025/12/22/model-legislation-for-child-support-available-on-payrollorg-s-website
Find model legislation for child support on reporting independent contractors and lump-sum payments on PayrollOrg’s website. Included are fact sheets and an opinion letter from the U.S. Department of...
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