https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/09/irs-data-affirms-payroll-s-vital-role-in-nation-s-tax-system
On June 29, the IRS released its 2019 Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which provides statistics that underscore the importance of payroll professionals to the American tax system.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/06/chat-with-experts-on-becoming-a-master-of-garnishments-fringe-benefits
Join the American Payroll Association (APA) for our upcoming #PayNews chat as we discuss what it takes to keep up with changing garnishment laws and process fringe benefits on Thursday, July 9 at 3...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/06/planning-chapter-activities-for-national-payroll-week
The National Payroll Week website is here to help chapters plan their activities and outreach for September 7-11, 2020. As you explore the website, be sure to check out four key pages.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/29/irs-releases-revised-form-941-for-covid-19-related-tax-relief
The IRS released a revised Form 941 and its instructions to be used beginning with the second quarter of 2020 (due July 31). The form has been updated to accommodate reporting of COVID-19-related...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/29/compliance-tv-employers-can-extend-flexible-spending-arrangement-claim-period
In this June 2020 issue of Compliance TV, read about how employers can extend the flexible spending arrangement claim period; 10 states that are receiving approval for unemployment account loans; and...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/29/latest-podcast-episode-dives-into-electronic-payments
The American Payroll Association’s (APA) next “PayTalk” podcast episode on July 3 will explore a bit of the behind-the-scenes that makes electronic payments work, especially in times of a pandemic,...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/26/idaho-revises-withholding-tables-for-2020
Effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2020, the Idaho State Tax Commission (STC) has issued revised wage bracket and percentage method withholding tables for employers to use. Employers do...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/26/etaac-presents-annual-report-to-congress
On June 24, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) held its annual public meeting via conference call and released its Annual Report to Congress.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/25/apa-bestows-government-partner-award-on-ocse-s-holdren
Cynthia Holdren, a child support specialist who has built a bridge between federal and state child support agencies and payroll professionals, is the American Payroll Association’s 2020 recipient of...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/06/24/apa-supports-nacha-s-proposals-to-prevent-improper-use-of-ach-reversals
Nacha has released a set of proposals intended to prevent the improper use of ACH reversals. APA’s Electronic Payments Committee reviewed the proposed changes to the rules and sent a letter to Nacha...
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