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Biden Presidency to Have Big Impact on Payroll
The incoming Biden administration is focused on making substantial changes that will affect the payroll profession.
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Virgin Islands Faces FUTA Credit Reduction for 2020
The U.S. Virgin Islands could not pay its federal loans by the November 10, 2020, deadline and will lose the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act credit for 2020. It will have a credit reduction of 3% for 2020.
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IRS Releases Form 941-X, Instructions for Third and Fourth Quarters
The IRS released a revised Form 941-X and its instructions so employers can correct the deferred amount of the employee’s share of social security tax for the third and fourth quarters of 2020.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
NOVEMBER 2020
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- IRS releases 2021 pension and other cost of living adjustments
- IRS clarifies Form W-2 reporting of employee social security tax deferrals
- OCSE issues a revised standard child support withholding order
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Preparing for Year-End
Address the complex compliance issues of year-end, including the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of one year and the start of the next. Learn how COVID-19-related legislation and agency guidance will continue to impact your organization.
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Payroll 101
Offered virtually and in-person! This course is an important first step in payroll education that covers the basic procedures, processes, and terminology defining the daily workload of the beginning payroll practitioner.
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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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