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San Francisco’s New Local Tax Effective in 2022

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/24/san-francisco-s-new-local-tax-effective-in-2022
Effective January 1, 2022, certain businesses subject to the San Francisco Administrative Office Tax must pay an additional annual Overpaid Executive Tax of 0.4% to 2.4% on their payroll expense in...

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

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/23/irs-issues-federal-high-low-per-diem-rates-effective-october-1
The IRS has released the optional “high-low” per diem rates for lodging expenses and meals and incidental expenses that may be used instead of the General Services Administration’s “actual” per diem...

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APA Recommends Simplified Version of Form W-4

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/20/apa-recommends-simplified-version-of-form-w-4
The APA GRTF Form W-4 Workgroup recommended that the IRS create a simplified Form W-4 for workers with one job and no dependents.

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IRS Releases Revised Form 941-X, Instructions

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/2021/09/15/irs-releases-revised-form-941-x-instructions

The IRS released a revised Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund, and its instructions. Both have a July 2021 revision date. The form was significantly...

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EIPC Brings Back Live Workshops, Networking for Higher Ed Payroll Pros

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/15/eipc-brings-back-live-workshops-networking-for-higher-ed-payroll-pros
The APA’s Educational Institutions Payroll Conference (EIPC) returns to a live, in-person format after a year of going virtual. The conference takes place October 24-27, in Denver, and spotlights...

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APA Comments on IRS Rulemaking to Lower Electronic Filing Threshold

http://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/14/apa-comments-on-irs-rulemaking-to-lower-electronic-filing-threshold
The APA Government Relations Task Force Subcommittee on Federal Issues submitted comments to the IRS in support of a notice of proposed rulemaking to lower the threshold for electronic filing.

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Best Practices Webinar Aims to Enhance and Modernize Employee Experience

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/13/best-practices-webinar-aims-to-enhance-and-modernize-employee-experience
The webinar Best Practices to Leverage Technology to Optimize Payroll Efficiency will take place September 22 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT.

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IRS Releases Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of Qualified Leave Wages

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/09/irs-releases-guidance-on-form-w-2-reporting-of-qualified-leave-wages
The IRS released guidance on how employers must report the amount of qualified leave wages paid to employees for leave taken in 2021.

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APA Comments on Virginia UI Trust Fund Replenishment

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/09/apa-comments-on-virginia-ui-trust-fund-replenishment
The APA Government Relations Task Force Unemployment Insurance Workgroup contacted the Virginia legislature to support H.B. 7001, which was later signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam.

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Netspend Expands With Earned Wage Access Platform to Provide Employers Complete Financial Wellness Solution

http://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/09/08/netspend-expands-with-earned-wage-access-platform-to-provide-employers-complete-financial-wellness-solution
As part of its growing B2B focus and strategy, Netspend is launching the Netspend Earned Wage Access platform and mobile app, which will allow businesses to offer their employees on-demand access to...

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