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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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Department of Education Extends Federal Student Loan Relief

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On December 4, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will extend the student loan relief until January 31, 2021, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Compliance TV: SSA Resumes Sending No-Match Letters

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In this December 2020 issue of Compliance TV: the Social Security Administration (SSA) resumes no-match letters; the IRS releases new Forms 941-X and 1099; and the Virgin Islands will lose its full...

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Michigan Minimum Wage Not Expected to Increase on January 1

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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has announced that the state’s scheduled minimum wage rate increase is not expected to go into effect on January 1, 2021. Michigan’s minimum...

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Submit Your Questions for Agencies to Answer at Congress Xstream 2021

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Searching for an answer to a burning payroll question best answered by a federal agency? Send it to APA and we may ask it during one of the Forum on Federal Payroll Issues sessions at the 2021...

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APA Member to Serve on Louisiana Worker Misclassification Task Force

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APA member Martha Pennington, Director of Payroll Operations for PEOPLEASE, will represent APA on a Louisiana task force to detect, investigate, and eliminate employee misclassification in Louisiana.

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States Extend Nexus Guidance for Employees Working Remotely

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people across the country, states have extended their guidance regarding nexus and withholding requirements.

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