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Virgin Islands Faces FUTA Credit Reduction for 2021

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Virgin Islands could not pay its federal loans by the November 10, 2021, deadline and will lose the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) credit...

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IRS Announces 2022 COLAs for Transportation Fringes, FSA Deferrals

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The IRS released cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) for 2022 reflecting any increases in excludable transportation fringes and flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).

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IRS Announces 2022 Retirement Plan Contribution, Benefit Limits

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The IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, as well as other items, for tax year 2022.

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Child Support Report Features Configuring Payroll Systems for Accuracy

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Read APA’s article, “Configuring Payroll Systems is Key,” in the October edition of the Child Support Report, published by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.

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Compliance TV: Social Security Wage Base Increases to $147,000 for 2022

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In this November 2021 issue of Compliance TV: Social Security Wage Base Increases to $147,000 for 2022; IRS Updates FAQs Process and Addresses Reliance Concerns; DOL Finalizes Dual Jobs Portion of...

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OSHA Issues Vaccine Mandate for Certain Employers

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect workers from COVID-19.

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Iowa’s New Online Portal for Business Registration, Withholding

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Beginning November 15, employers will be able to use the new Iowa online portal, GovConnectIowa, to register a business, file withholding returns, and make withholding payments.

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Register for 2021 Chapter Leadership Summit Today

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The 2021 Chapter Leadership Summit is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure you seize the opportunity to sign up and attend! Register for this FREE Virtual Conference taking place on November...

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DOL Finalizes Dual Jobs Portion of FLSA Tip Rule

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to withdraw one portion of the 2020 final tip rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act and finalize its proposed revisions related to the...

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APA Testifies to Support Lower Electronic Filing Threshold

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The APA testified in September at an IRS public hearing in support of proposed rules to lower the filing threshold for electronic filing to an aggregated 100 returns filed in 2022 and 10 returns...

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