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APA sets the standards for payroll excellence through certification programs at two levels. Explore the benefits of certification for you and your staff.
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Intermediate Payroll Concepts
Receive management-level training on vital topics such as taxable/nontaxable compensation, tax reporting, and payroll leadership issues.
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Payroll Issues for Multi-State Employers
Maintain compliance in every state in which you pay employees. Learn how the states are impacted by the federal tax reform law, including which version of the IRC the state follows.
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Payroll Source Plus
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. Available as a one-year subscription.
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Paytrain
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 Matters to U.S. Tax System
The 2017 Internal Revenue Service Data Book shows that 70% of all federal revenue came through payroll. That number shows the importance of payroll professionals to the integrity of the American tax system.
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NYC Proposal Would Prohibit Employers From Requiring Employees to Check Email After Work
Checking an email or a text message after work could become costly for employers in New York City if a new bill becomes law. The bill would prohibit private employers from requiring employees in New York City to check and respond to email and other electronic communications during non-work hours (Int. No. 726).
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DOL Opinion Letter Answers APA Query Regarding Garnishment of Lump-sum Payments
A new DOL opinion letter says most lump sum payments are considered wages under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, which limits the amount that can be withheld under a garnishment or child support withholding order.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
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