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Access IRS Commissioner Bonus Event; Register for Congress Xstream by April 2

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Register for Congress Xstream by April 2 and get access to an exclusive 90-minute session with the IRS Commissioner on April 7 where Chuck Rettig will discuss issues important to the payroll...

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Rita Ademu-John, Payroll Director at Pfizer, Does Her Part for a Healthy Future

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/03/25/rita-ademu-john-payroll-director-at-pfizer-does-her-part-for-a-healthy-future
As Pfizer scientists worked to create a COVID-19 vaccine, a host of employees worked to support their efforts. One of those is APA member Rita Ademu-John, Payroll Director at the pharmaceutical giant.

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APA’s Multi-State Payroll Webinars Offered in Multiple Ways

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/03/24/apa-s-multi-state-payroll-webinars-offered-in-multiple-ways
From April 6-29, APA’s Payroll Issues for Multi-State Employers course will be offered in various ways. Take it as interactive virtual webinar in a classroom setting or as a regular live webinar in...

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California Pay Data Reporting Required by March 31

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By March 31, certain California employers that are required to file an annual federal Employer Information Report (EEO-1) are required to submit a pay data report to the state. The reporting portal...

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‘Understanding Your Pay’ eBook Provides Useful Info for Payroll Pros

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The APA offers resources such as industry publications, on-demand webinars, and networking opportunities that you can use to strengthen your payroll knowledge and skills. One of our publications,...

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Montana Tax Agency Clarifies SSN Truncation Guidance

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/03/12/montana-tax-agency-clarifies-ssn-truncation-guidance
The Montana Department of Revenue does allow employers to provide employees with truncated or masked social security numbers on Copy 2 of Forms W-2 and 1099.

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IRS Releases 2021 Form 941, Instructions for Form and Schedules B and R

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On March 9, the IRS released the 2021 Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, and its instructions. The IRS also revised the instructions for Form 941, Schedule B and the instructions for...

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Biden Signs Legislation to Provide, Extend COVID-19-Related Relief

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/2021/03/11/biden-signs-legislation-to-provide-extend-covid-19-related-relief
On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides and extends emergency COVID-19-related relief. The legislation creates another round of economic impact...

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APA Supports IRS Form W-4 Translation to Multiple Languages

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/03/10/apa-supports-irs-form-w-4-translation-to-multiple-languages
The APA Government Relations Task Force Subcommittee on Federal Issues responded to an IRS informal request for information on the Form W-4, asking whether providing the form in multiple languages...

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APA Comments on Proposed Increase to Federal Minimum Wage

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/03/09/apa-comments-on-proposed-increase-to-federal-minimum-wage
The APA Government Relations Task Force Subcommittee on Federal Issues asked congressional leaders to adopt a phased approach if and when the federal minimum wage is increased to give employers time...

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