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USCIS Extends Comment Period for Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will allow the public an additional 30 days to comment on its proposal to extend the current version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The comment period now ends on July 5.
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IRS Releases Draft Instructions for 2020 Income Tax Withholding
The IRS released a draft of the new 2020 Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, which will be used to figure federal income tax withholding using the newly revised draft of Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. APA plans to submit comments on both.
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APA to Present Payroll Tax Forum in June
Plan now to attend APA’s Payroll Tax Forum for your critical mid-year update on the latest payroll compliance changes coming from Congress and federal agencies.
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IRS Releases Draft 2020 Form W-4 for Comments
The IRS has released a draft of the 2020 Form W-4. It has been substantially revised to comply with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Comments on the draft form must be submitted to the IRS by July 1. APA plans to submit comments on the draft form and employer instructions.
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IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2020
The IRS announced the 2020 maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts (HSAs) and out-of-pocket spending limits and deductible minimums for High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) that must be used in conjunction with HSAs.
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IRS Data Affirms Payroll’s Vital Role in Nation’s Tax System
On May 20, the IRS released its 2018 Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which provides statistics that underscore the importance of payroll professionals to the integrity of the American tax system [IRS Pub. 55B, rev. May 2019].
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DOL Receives More Than 55,000 Comments on Proposed Salary Thresholds
So far, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has received more than 55,000 comments on its proposed rule to increase the minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act “white collar” exemptions.
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Employers Must Report EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data for 2017 and 2018 by September 30
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has informed employers of the September 30, 2019, due date for submission of 2017 and 2018 Component 2 pay data for the Employer Information Report (EEO-1).
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Social Security Trustees Project $136,800 Wage Base for 2020
The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund reports each year on the financial condition of the social security program. For 2020, the board projects the social security wage base will be $136,800.
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APA Provides Insider Look at 2019 Capital Summit
APA’s Special Report on its 2019 Capital Summit in the April issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at the latest trends and compliance news from decision makers and federal officials. This year, almost every session touched on two topics: the gig economy and on-demand pay.
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DOL Creates Proposed Rule for Joint Employer Status
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to revise and clarify joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act [DOL, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Joint Employer Status, 4-1-19].
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DOL Proposes Rule to Update Regular Rate Under FLSA
The U.S. Department of Labor has published a proposed rule to clarify and update regular rate requirements under §7(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) [84 F.R. 11888, 3-29-19].
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IRS, SSA Executives to Address Attendees at APA Congress
IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig and SSA Deputy Commissioner Grace Kim will speak at the APA’s 37th Annual Congress, on May 17. They will discuss issues that impact payroll management at the 90-minute Federal Government Executive General Session.
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Comments Requested for Proposed Regs to Raise Salary Threshold for 'White Collar' Exemption
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued proposed regulations that would increase the minimum salary level for the “white collar” exemption from $455 to $679 per week (or $23,660 to $35,308 per year). Comments on the proposed regulations are due by May 21 [84 F.R. 10900, 3-22-19].
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IRS to Release a Draft of the 2020 Form W-4 by May 31
The IRS plans to issue a draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, for public comment by May 31. The IRS previously announced it would delay major changes to the Form W-4 until the 2020 version of the form.
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Employers Will Have to Provide More EEO-1 Report Data
Some employers will have to provide more pay information data for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s annual EEO-1 Report because of a recent court decision. The EEOC will need to provide guidance on when pay data will be required to be reported.
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DOL Proposes New Salary Threshold for ‘White Collar’ Exemption
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would increase the minimum salary level for the “white collar” exemption from $455 to $679 per week.
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Electronic Resources for Managing Child Support Income Withholding Orders
The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement encourages employers to take advantage of online services through its OCSE Child Support Portal.
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IRS Releases 2019 Form W-2, Instructions
The IRS has released the 2019 Form W-2 and the instructions. There are no major changes to the form. There are some items to note, including Box 9 no longer being in use and updated penalty amounts for failing to file correct information returns and to furnish correct payee statements.
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Video: Federal Judge Rules ACA Is ‘Unconstitutional’
Bill Dunn, CPP, APA's Director of Government Relations, discusses why a federal district court in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act "unconstitutional" late last year.
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