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Fall Certification Exam Period Extended

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/20/apa-extends-fall-examination-period

Are you ready to sit for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam?

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Compliance TV: IRS Releases Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting for Coronavirus-related Leave

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In this August 2020 issue of Compliance TV: the IRS releases guidance on Form W-2 reporting for coronavirus-related leave; the President defers employee withholding taxes and provides student loan...

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Compliance TV: IRS Releases a Revised Form 941 in Response to COVID-19

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In this July 2020 issue of Compliance TV: IRS releases a revised Form 941 in response to COVID-19; Recent data affirms payroll’s importance in nation’s tax system; and States, cities, and counties...

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Payroll Source Plus Updated With COVID-19 Information

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/17/payroll-source-plus-updated-with-covid-19-information
The APA has released the second 2020 content update for The Payroll Source® and the other publications that are part of the APA Bookshelf. This update includes critical COVID-19 information that...

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APA Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/16/apa-special-report-gives-insider-look-into-federal-agency-q-as
Special Report: Panel Answers Payroll Questions at Congress Xstream offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions submitted by participants at APA’s virtual event.

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Webinar Focuses on Securing a Remote Payroll Position During COVID-19

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/15/webinar-focuses-on-securing-a-remote-payroll-position-during-covid-19
Robert Half International has partnered with the APA to bring you a webinar on how to secure a remote job during COVID-19. Finding a Payroll Job in a World of Remote Work takes place July 23....

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APA Requests Further Guidance on City of Eugene Payroll Tax

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/14/apa-requests-further-guidance-on-city-of-eugene-payroll-tax
In June, APA offered recommendations to improve the administrative feasibility of the payroll tax and withholding requirements in Eugene, Oregon. The new tax goes into effect on January 1, 2021.

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Professional Certification Coalition Achieves Success in Missouri

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/13/professional-certification-coalition-achieves-success-in-missouri
The Professional Certification Coalition, in which APA is a participant, was successful before the Missouri legislature in protecting the interests of private-sector certification programs, such as...

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APA Supports Remote Mobile Worker Act With Recommended Changes

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/10/apa-supports-remote-mobile-worker-act-with-recommended-changes
APA urged congressional leaders to support S. 3995, the Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020, with two critical amendments to expand temporary presence state tax relief during the COVID-19...

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IRS Releases Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of FFCRA Qualified Leave

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/09/irs-releases-guidance-on-form-w-2-reporting-of-ffcra-qualified-leave
The IRS released guidance on how employers must report required wages from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on Form W-2.

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