Social Security Wage Base Increases to $192,300 for 2027

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/14/social-security-wage-base-increases-to-$192-300-for-2027

The Social Security Administration announced on October 14 that the 2027 social security wage base will be $192,300, an increase of $7,800 from $184,500 in 2026. As in prior years, there is no limit...

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Michigan Youth Employment Permit Portal Launches

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/09/michigan-youth-employment-permit-portal-launches

Employers in Michigan now have access to a centralized portal for completing youth employment permits, just in time for hiring extra staff for the holiday season. Launched on October 2, the Youth...

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FIRE Users Must Move to IRIS to E-File Information Returns in 2027

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/08/fire-users-must-move-to-iris-to-e-file-information-returns-in-2027

The IRS issued a reminder that its Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system retirement is approaching and users must move to the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS).

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Mastering Year-End With the October Talking Payroll Chat

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/05/mastering-year-end-with-the-october-talking-payroll-chat

Log into The Payroll Community for the October Talking Payroll Chat. Join your peers for "Mastering Year-End: Tips Tricks and Best Practices" on Thursday, October 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET. 

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Alabama Issues Withholding Guidance for Nonresident Employees

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/02/alabama-issues-withholding-guidance-for-nonresident-employees

The AlabamaDepartment of Revenue (DOR) issued a notice detailing guidance for employers on income tax withholding for nonresident employees [DOR, Notice, Alabama Income Tax Withholding Guidance for...

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October Payroll Pop Quiz: Test your payroll news knowledge!

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/01/october-payroll-pop-quiz-test-your-payroll-news-knowledge!

Head to the October 2026 edition of Payroll Pop Quiz to test your knowledge about:

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Discover the Future of EWA With Free Webinar

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/10/01/discover-the-future-of-ewa-with-free-webinar

Earned wage access (EWA) has moved from a workplace perk to a mainstream payroll consideration—but not all EWA solutions are built the same. As the market matures, payroll professionals are being...

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One Indiana County Has Tax Rate Change Effective October 1

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/09/30/one-indiana-county-has-tax-rate-change-effective-october-1

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a revised Departmental Notice No. 1,  How to Compute Withholding for State and County Income, with the county income tax rates effective October 1. The...

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Register Now to Attend PayrollOrg’s Year-End Course

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/09/29/register-now-to-attend-payrollorg-s-year-end-course

PayrollOrg’s Preparing for Year-End and 2027 seminar provides updates on the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of 2026 and the first payroll of 2027.

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Building a Stronger Voice for Construction Payroll

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2026/09/25/building-a-stronger-voice-for-construction-payroll

Payroll professionals in the construction industry face a unique set of challenges, from managing project-based workforces and certified payroll requirements to navigating complex multistate...

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