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Compliance TV: President Trump Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act

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In this January 2021 issue of Compliance TV: President Trump signs Consolidated Appropriations Act; IRS announces business standard mileage rate; and IRS releases 2021 Publication 15-T.

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APA’s January Webinar on Nexus, Remote Workers

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Employers continue to deal with more employees working from home than ever before. Attend APA’s webinar “Nexus and Remote Workers: How Has the Pandemic Increased Your Exposure?” on January 14 to...

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APA's Payroll Tax Calendar for 2021

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The APA Compliance Calendar for 2021 is now available on APA’s website. It contains important federal employment tax payment and reporting dates every payroll professional needs to know during the...

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Government Relations Task Force Forms UI Workgroup

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In December 2020, the APA Government Relations Task Force formed a workgroup on unemployment insurance to consider the insolvency of state funds, the role of payroll professionals and their...

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Trump Signs Legislation to Fund Government, Provide COVID-19 Relief

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President Trump has signed legislation to fund the government for FY 2021 and provide emergency COVID-19-related relief. The legislation contains several payroll provisions.

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Trump Stalls Legislation to Fund Government, Provide COVID-19 Relief

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President Trump has threatened to veto legislation that would fund the government for FY 2021 and provide emergency COVID-19-related relief. The legislation does contain some payroll provisions that...

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Six Indiana Counties Will Increase Income Tax Rates on January 1

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Effective January 1, 2021, six counties in Indiana—Martin, Owen, Randolph, Shelby, Switzerland, and Union—will increase their county income tax rates.

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Business Standard Mileage Rate Decreases to 56 Cents in 2021

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The IRS announced that the business standard mileage rate for transportation expenses paid or incurred beginning January 1, 2021, will be 56 cents per mile, down 1.5 cents from 2020 [Notice 2021-02,...

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APA Supports SECURE Act 2.0

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The APA Government Relations Task Force Subcommittee on State and Local Topics supports H.R. 8696, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 (SECURE Act 2.0), a federal bill which would expand on...

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APA Merchandise Store Now Open

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Just in time for the holiday season, APA is happy to announce the launch of our new merchandise store.

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