APA Joins COST, AICPA in Support of Mobile Worker Relief Legislation

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/14/apa-joins-cost-aicpa-in-support-of-mobile-worker-relief-legislation
The APA signed a letter in support of the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act and the Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020, prepared by COST and AICPA.

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APA Responds to President’s Memo on Deferring Social Security Taxes

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/10/apa-responds-to-president-s-memo-on-deferring-social-security-taxes
APA and the National Payroll Reporting Consortium sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS offering recommendations about how to implement President Trump’s memo on deferring...

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APA Comments on OCSE Revised Income Withholding Order

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/09/apa-comments-on-ocse-revised-income-withholding-order
APA recommended additional clarity on the proposed Office of Child Support Enforcement revised income withholding order (IWO) for child support.

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Latest Podcast Episode Explores the Power of Certification

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The American Payroll Association’s (APA) next “PayTalk” podcast episode, released on September 4, provides insight into payroll certification, including tips on preparing for the certification exams...

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Chat with Experts on Business Continuity Planning

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/08/chat-with-experts-on-business-continuity-planning
Join the American Payroll Association (APA) for our upcoming virtual #PayNews chat as we discuss business continuity planning strategies for when disaster strikes on Thursday, September 10 at 3 p.m....

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APA Now Provides Digital Versions of FPC and CPP Credentials

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/04/apa-now-provides-digital-versions-of-fpc-and-cpp-credentials
The American Payroll Association is always committed to providing you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals and we understand that communicating your credentials in an...

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New Seattle Employer-Paid Tax Effective January 1

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/09/03/new-seattle-employer-paid-tax-effective-january-1
Effective January 1, 2021, employers engaging in business in Seattle will be subject to a payroll expense tax. This is an employer-paid tax. The first payment for all of 2021 will be due by January...

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Celebrate National Payroll Week and Win Prizes

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National Payroll Week, September 7-11, celebrates America’s employees and the payroll professionals who pay them! As part of this exciting week, the APA has a number of ways get involved and win...

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IRS Releases Guidance on Employee Social Security Tax Deferral

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/31/irs-releases-guidance-on-employee-social-security-tax-deferral
The IRS released guidance to implement the deferral of the employee share of social security tax on wages paid between September 1 and December 31, 2020.

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Electronic, Multi-Way Communication for Child Support Vital for Payroll

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/08/31/electronic-multi-way-communication-for-child-support-vital-for-payroll
APA recently learned the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) does not consider enhanced electronic communication between states and employers a high priority. In July, APA asked HHS to...

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