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IRS Issues Federal ‘High-Low’ Per Diem Rates Effective October 1

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The IRS released the optional “high-low” per diem rates for lodging expenses and meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) that may be used instead of the actual rates.

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Massachusetts Tax Amesty Begins November 1

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The Massachusetts Department of Revenue will conduct a tax amnesty program from November 1, 2024, through December 30, 2024. The program includes withholding taxes.

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Compliance TV: SSA Updates AccuWage Online Help Guide, FAQ for 2024; ACA Affordability Percentage Increases to 9.02% for 2025; and more

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In this October 2024 issue of Compliance TV: SSA updates AccuWage Online Help Guide, FAQ for 2024; ACA affordability percentage increases to 9.02% for 2025; and more.

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Webinar Explores CFPB’s Proposed Regulatory Shifts, Redefining Earned Wage Access

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently proposed a new interpretive rule on earned wage access (EWA) products, reversing dramatically from their previous position in 2020 when the...

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Find Country Information Using These Guides – The World Factbook and Country Commercial Guides

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Starting or expanding a global payroll practice is a substantial undertaking. In addition to having to learn the jurisdiction’s laws and regulations, run any necessary shadow payrolls, and pay...

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Massachusetts Pay Data Reporting Requirements in 2025

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Effective February 1, 2025, certain employers in Massachusetts will be required to submit pay data reports to the Secretary of State.

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Four Indiana Counties Have Income Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1

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Effective October 1, 2024, four Indiana counties have income tax rate changes: Decatur, Fayette, Fulton, and Henry.

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PAYO Member Kristine Willson, CPP, Selected to Serve on IRS ETAAC

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/09/23/payo-member-kristine-willson-cpp-selected-to-serve-on-irs-etaac
PayrollOrg is pleased to announce that member Kristine Willson, CPP, has been selected to serve on the IRS’s Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).

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Earning Your Payroll Certification Is a Journey Worth Taking

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The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is more than just a credential—it's a badge of expertise, a commitment to your career, and a key to...

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Let Your Payroll Education Soar During EIPC

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PayrollOrg’s Educational Institutions Payroll Conference (EIPC) returns for its 36th year with exciting educational and networking opportunities curated for the payroll professionals who work within...

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