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APA Asks IRS to Coordinate with DOL on Worker Classification

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/14/apa-asks-irs-to-coordinate-with-dol-on-worker-classification
The APA asked the IRS to coordinate with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on definitions of employee and independent contractor.

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APA Meets With U.S. Department of Education on Loan Garnishments

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/13/apa-meets-with-u.s.-department-of-education-on-loan-garnishments
The APA met with the Department of Education about student loan garnishments and resuming garnishments after the COVID-19 pause.

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Four States, Virgin Islands May Face Increased FUTA Credit Reduction for 2023

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/10/four-states-virgin-islands-may-face-increased-futa-credit-reduction-for-2023
The U.S. Department of Labor released its list of potential FUTA credit reduction states for 2023 and they are California, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, and the Virgin Islands. The determination...

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Why HR Leaders Shouldn’t Fear Earned Wage Access

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/07/why-hr-leaders-shouldn-t-fear-earned-wage-access
In these challenging times, struggling Americans have limited options to address short-term cash needs, and none are ideal. Here are some of the options consumers have with the status quo.

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Compliance TV: IRS Opens IRIS Portal to File Forms in 1099 Series

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/03/compliance-tv-irs-opens-iris-portal-to-file-forms-in-1099-series
In this February 2023 edition of Compliance TV: IRS Opens IRIS Portal to File Forms in 1099 Series; IRS Posts Drafts of Form 941, Instructions, and Schedules; IRS Releases 2023 Publication 15-B; and...

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Massachusetts Withholding Tables Will Not Be Updated to Reflect Millionaire Tax

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/02/massachusetts-withholding-tables-will-not-be-updated-to-reflect-millionaire-tax
Effective January 1, 2023, there is a 4% surtax on Massachusetts taxable income over $1 million that was passed by voters last year. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue does not intend to update...

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Apply for an APA Education Grant to Expand Your Payroll Knowledge

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/02/01/apply-for-an-apa-education-grant-to-expand-your-payroll-knowledge
Submit your application or nominate a fellow APA member today for one of the eight payroll education grants available this year. Application deadline is February 24, 2023.

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IRS Opens IRIS Portal to File Forms in 1099 Series

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/01/27/irs-opens-iris-portal-to-file-forms-in-1099-series
On January 25, the IRS opened its new Form 1099 filing portal, the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS). IRIS can be used by businesses that have received their IRIS Transmitter Control Code...

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State Electronic/Magnetic Media W-2 Reporting Deadlines Are Approaching

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/01/26/state-electronic-magnetic-media-w-2-reporting-deadlines-are-approaching
Most states require Forms W-2 to be filed with their tax departments electronically or on magnetic media by January 31, 2023. The due dates are in February for the other states with electronic and...

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APA’s Past, Present, Future—Bright, Brighter, Brightest Yet

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/01/25/apa-s-past-present-future-bright-brighter-brightest-yet
Discover what makes Executive Director Dan Maddux a great leader and mentor and how he continues to be a positive influence in the lives and careers of the payroll professionals and staff he’s come...

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