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IRS Data Affirms Payroll’s Vital Role in Nation’s Tax System

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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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Chat with Experts on Becoming a Master of Garnishments, Fringe Benefits

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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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Planning Chapter Activities for National Payroll Week

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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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IRS Releases Revised Form 941 for COVID-19-Related Tax Relief

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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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Compliance TV: Employers Can Extend Flexible Spending Arrangement Claim Period

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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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Latest Podcast Episode Dives Into Electronic Payments

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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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Idaho Revises Withholding Tables for 2020

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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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ETAAC Presents Annual Report to Congress

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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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APA Bestows Government Partner Award on OCSE’s Holdren

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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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APA Supports Nacha’s Proposals to Prevent Improper Use of ACH Reversals

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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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