https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/06/apa-extends-spring-2020-exam-window-through-august-29
The APA has extended the Spring 2020 exam window through August 29, 2020. FPC and CPP exams administered through August 29, 2020, will feature questions based on federal laws and regulations in...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/05/enter-the-congress-xstream-costume-contest-by-may-19
Any Congress Xstream registrant can participate in the costume contest from the comfort of their home and be eligible for recognition during the APA’s virtual Congress Xstream party!
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/01/what-new-york-wants-employers-to-know-about-unemployment-insurance
The New York Department of Labor is urging payroll professionals and payroll service providers to help get the word out to employers about what information must be provided to employees for...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/01/draft-form-941-accommodates-reporting-of-covid-19-employment-tax-credits
At the end of April, the IRS issued drafts of the 2020 Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, and its instructions to allow reporting of new employment tax credits due to COVID-19.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/30/federal-payroll-compliance-issues-featured-at-congress-xstream
Congress Xstream, June 2-5, will provide attendees with the information they need to stay in compliance with new and existing federal payroll laws and regulations.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/30/now-on-air-with-apa-podcast-paytalk
The American Payroll Association (APA) launched its first podcast, “PayTalk,” today. Hosted by Nina Talley, the monthly podcast offers payroll professionals a new, free platform to tune in and take...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/29/free-electronic-payments-ebook-updated-for-2020
The APA’s 2020 edition of The Guide to Successful Electronic Payments, sponsored by rapid! PayCard, provides payroll professionals information they need to successfully implement or improve the...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/27/free-13th-free-guide-to-global-payroll-management-released
The APA and the Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) bring you the 13th edition of the Guide to Global Payroll Management, sponsored by Workday. The Guide is a comprehensive electronic...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/24/irs-urges-electronic-filing-of-employment-tax-returns
The IRS advises payroll professionals to use electronic options for filing employment tax returns as the agency is unable to process paper returns due to COVID-19 precautions.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/23/social-security-trustees-project-wage-base-for-2021
The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund projects the social security wage base will be $141,900 for 2021. This would be an increase of $4,200 from the 2020 social security wage base...
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