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Employee Exemption Period Open for Washington’s Long-Term Care Program
The Washington Employment Security Department is accepting employee applications for exemption from the long-term care program from October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022.
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Social Security Wage Base Increases to $147,000 for 2022
On October 13, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2022 social security wage base will be $147,000, which is an increase of $4,200 from 2021.
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Free eBook Answers Top Payroll Questions
Get answers to a year’s worth of tough payroll questions with the APA’s Top Payroll Questions & Answers for 2021, a free, members-only eBook provided by the APA and Money Network. Download it today.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
OCTOBER 2021
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- IRS Releases Revised Form 941-X, Instructions
- IRS Releases Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of COVID-19 Leave Wages
- DOL Announces Final Tip Rule for Assessing Penalties
- IRS Issues Federal 'High-Low' Per Diem Rates Effective October 1
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Preparing for Year-End and 2022
This seminar addresses the complex compliance issues of year-end, including the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of one year and the beginning of the next. This course is offered in-person, in interactive virtual format, webinar, or webinar on demand.
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Canadian Payrolls Preparing for Year-End and 2022
Taught by a leading Canadian payroll expert, this seminar provides guidelines to meet the challenges of Canadian year-end processing, from closing the current year to what is required in the next year to avoid cross-border noncompliance penalties.
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Paytrain Fundamentals
This product gives you the knowledge and skills required for basic payroll processing. Whether you are seeking professional development or studying for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam, PayTrain Fundamentals can help you meet your goals.
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The Payroll Source
This product provides the essential information you need to keep in compliance with federal laws and regulations affecting payroll operations. Comprehensive and clearly written by a leading payroll expert, this book eliminates the need to refer to multiple sources seeking answers to your payroll questions.
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