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IRS Adds Note to Form 941 for Employee Retention Credit
On April 3, the IRS added a note to Form 941 informing employers that paid qualified wages between March 13 and March 31, 2020, to claim the employee retention credit on the second quarter Form 941, not the first quarter Form 941.
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Two States Issue Withholding Guidance About COVID-19 Telecommuting
Mississippi and New Jersey have issued guidance regarding nexus and withholding requirements for employers that may have employees working from remote locations temporarily due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Economic Stimulus Legislation Includes Payroll Provisions
On March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. The CARES Act contains many payroll provisions, including the delayed payment of employment taxes and an employer retention credit.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
MARCH 2020
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- IRS releases instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3
- IRS offers guidance on lock-in letters
- New York court sides with state DOL on paycard regulations
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COVID-19 and Payroll Webinar
There is arguably no more crucial function to an organization than paying employees accurately and on time. As employers respond to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), payroll professionals must ensure they are in compliance with payroll laws.
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Virtual Capital Summit
The APA’s Virtual Capital Summit puts attendees on the leading edge of payroll compliance. Government insiders present the latest and still-developing payroll legislative and regulatory issues that impact payroll operations.
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Paytrain
PayTrain® will deepen your understanding of payroll practices and legislation impacting payroll. Whether you are seeking professional development or studying for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam, choose PayTrain to help you meet your goals.
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Payroll Source Plus
Payroll Source Plus is an online, subscription-based payroll reference library, providing you with the federal and state laws, regulations, and information to keep your company's payroll operations in compliance.
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