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Massachusetts Withholding Tables Will Not Be Updated to Reflect Millionaire Tax

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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

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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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Businesses Should Be on Lookout for U.S. Economic Census Request

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/01/20/businesses-should-be-on-lookout-for-u.s.-economic-census-request
The U.S. Census Bureau will begin mailing invitations to complete the Economic Census in January, with responses from businesses due by March 15.

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Payroll Transformation: What to Expect in 2023

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On January 25, the webinar Payroll Transformation: What to Expect in 2023 will provide an overview of the findings of a recent Global Payroll Transformation Impact Assessment survey conducted jointly...

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APA Comments on DOL’s Proposed Independent Contractor Rule

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The APA commented on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed rule that would modify how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards...

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APA Comments on Proposed Creditor Garnishment Legislation

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/01/17/apa-comments-on-proposed-creditor-garnishment-legislation
The APA submitted comments on a bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to raise creditor garnishment limits and add protections against predatory practices.

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Payroll Currently Provides Payroll Professionals With Knowledge

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2023/01/16/payroll-currently-provides-payroll-professionals-with-knowledge
2023 launches a new year of Payroll Currently, a monthly electronic newsletter exclusively for APA members.

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