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IRS Offers New Streamlined Infrastructure and Training Plan

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/25/irs-offers-new-streamlined-infrastructure-and-training-plan
On January 11, the IRS sent its Taxpayer First Act Report to Congress outlining the agency’s plans to enhance the taxpayer experience, ensure IRS employees are adequately trained, and identify...

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Further Your Payroll Education With APA's Education Grants

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/25/further-your-payroll-education-with-apa's-education-grants

Continuing education is essential for payroll professionals to stay informed. APA's Payroll Education Grants, presented by the American Payroll Association and Wisely Pay by ADP, are designed to...

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Biden Administration Extends Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/2021/01/22/biden-administration-extends-relief-for-federal-student-loan-borrowers

On January 20, President Biden requested that the Secretary of Education extend COVID-19-related relief for federal student loan borrowers. The U.S. Department of Education has indicated on its ...

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State Electronic/Magnetic Media W-2 Reporting Deadlines Are Approaching

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/21/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 February 1, 2021 (because January 31 is a Sunday). The due dates are in February and March...

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Don’t Miss Out on Two Congress Xstream Bonus Events, Register By March 5

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/20/don-t-miss-out-on-two-congress-xstream-bonus-events-register-by-march-5
Register for Congress Xstream before March 5 and receive access to two bonus events. The two, 90-minute live webinars, which will not be available on demand, will give a boost to your virtual...

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Entering the Chapter of the Year Contest is Easier than Ever

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/18/entering-the-chapter-of-the-year-contest-is-easier-than-ever
The American Payroll Association now provides an easy-to-use template for entering its Chapter of the Year Contest.

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PayState Update Makes State and Local Payroll Compliance Less Challenging

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/14/paystate-update-makes-state-and-local-payroll-compliance-less-challenging
2021 launches a new year of PayState Update, the only biweekly eNewsletter in the industry dedicated exclusively to state and local payroll compliance news and issues. Find out the latest...

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Latest Podcast Episode Explores Payroll Passion

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/13/latest-podcast-episode-explores-payroll-passion
The American Payroll Association’s (APA) next “PayTalk” podcast episode, released on January 8, kicks off the new year talking about passion and what drives us to keep improving payroll. Be sure to...

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Payroll Currently Provides Payroll Professionals With Knowledge

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/13/payroll-currently-provides-payroll-professionals-with-knowledge
2021 launches a new year of Payroll Currently, a monthly electronic newsletter exclusively for APA members.

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APA Joins America Saves to Encourage Emergency Savings

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/01/12/apa-joins-america-saves-to-encourage-emergency-savings
The APA is participating in an America Saves statewide working group for Wisconsin that will develop an outreach plan, free resources, and opportunities for employees of small- and medium-sized...

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