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IRS Creates Gig Economy Tax Center Resource
The IRS created a new webpage, the Gig Economy Tax Center, to help workers and businesses find information on the gig economy.
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California Launches New Employment Status Portal
California A.B. 5 has made big changes to the state’s worker classification requirements. The state has launched the Employment Status Portal to provide information for workers and employers on the requirements of the new law.
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State Electronic/Magnetic Media W-2 Reporting Deadlines Are Approaching
Most states require Forms W-2 to be filed with their tax departments electronically or on magnetic media by January 31, 2020 – 36 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The due dates are in February and March for the other states with electronic and magnetic media Form W-2 reporting requirements.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
JANUARY 2020
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- IRS announces business standard mileage rate and releases Publication 15-T
- Many more states react to the new Form W-4
- APA unveils 2020 compliance calendar
Courses & Products
Course
2020 Form W-4 Webinar On Demand
Want to avoid Form W-4 anxiety and disruption of your payroll department? APA's 2-part course will show you how! Part 1: Form W-4; Part 2: Publication 15-T.
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Course
Payroll Practice Essentials
Acquire the payroll knowledge, skills, and abilities required to ensure payroll compliance. This course teaches fundamental pay calculations through hands-on exercises, then moves on to more complex concepts and calculations.
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Course
FPC Bootcamp
Fundamental Payroll Certification Boot Camp is a comprehensive 12-session, virtual course that will provide you with the tools and resources to effectively study the material, practice and apply your learning, and pass the exam.
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Product
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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