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IRS Releases 2021 Publication 15-T, Form W-4

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The IRS has released the 2021 Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, and the 2021 Form W-4. The publication includes a new optional computational bridge that employers can use for...

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Tackle the Joys of Payroll With Guidance From PayTrain

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Read about how one Payroll Administrative Assistant used PayTrain® Fundamentals to prepare her for the FPC exam.

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APA Offers Webinar on Nexus and Remote Workers

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/12/08/apa-offers-webinar-on-nexus-and-remote-workers
Employers are dealing 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 December 17 or January...

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Learn How to Reduce Year-End Stress

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Join the American Payroll Association for our final #PayNews chat of the year as we discuss simple things you can do to manage year-end stress on Thursday, December 10 at 3 p.m. EST.

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Discounted Chapter Zoom Licenses Now Available

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The APA has obtained Zoom licenses for chapters at a discounted rate. Chapters can use the license to virtually host regular chapter meetings, certification study groups, chapter events (when unable...

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SSA Resumes Sending ‘No Match’ Letters

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This month, the Social Security Administration is beginning to send Employer Correction Request Notices (EDCOR) to employers for 2019 Forms W-2 containing at least one name and SSN mismatch.

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Webinar Offers Payroll Pros Skills to Build and Lead Resilient Teams

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In the upcoming webinar Building and Leading Future-Ready Payroll Teams sponsored by Robert Half, payroll professionals will learn what it takes to build and lead resilient teams in preparation for...

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Biden Presidency to Have Big Impact on Payroll

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The incoming Biden administration is focused on making substantial changes that will affect the payroll profession.

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Compliance TV: IRS Releases 2021 Pension and Other Cost of Living Adjustments

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In this November 2020 issue of Compliance TV: the IRS releases 2021 pension and other cost of living adjustments; the IRS clarifies Form W-2 reporting of employee social security tax deferrals; and...

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Virgin Islands Faces FUTA Credit Reduction for 2020

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The U.S. Virgin Islands could not pay its federal loans by the November 10, 2020, deadline and will lose the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act credit for 2020. It will have a credit reduction of 3%...

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