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Video: IRS Follows Payroll Recommendations on 2020 Form W-4 Draft, Estimator
APA's Director of Government Relations, William Dunn, CPP, discusses the release of an updated draft of the 2020 Form W4 and the launch of a new Tax Withholding Estimator, an update of the IRS Withholding Calculator. The APA was pleased to see that several of its suggested changes were made.
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IRS Releases Second Draft of 2020 Publication 15-T
The IRS released a second draft of the 2020 Publication 15-T, which the IRS said can be used to program payroll systems.
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Video: APA Gives Update on Student Loan Debt
APA's Director of Government Relations, Bill Dunn, CPP, provides an update on student loan debt and its possible connection to payroll.
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IRS Releases Second Draft of 2020 Form W-4, Tax Withholding Estimator
The IRS released a second draft of the 2020 Form W-4, which the IRS said can be used to program payroll systems. The IRS has also launched its new Tax Withholding Estimator for employees to check their withholding.
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Video: APA Explains Impact of IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
APA's Bill Dunn, CPP explains the IRS dirty dozen tax scams and which impact payroll the most.
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IRS to Reinstate Form 1099-NEC; Requests Comments on Draft
On July 24, the IRS posted a draft of Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, for the 2020 tax year, which will be filed in 2021. The IRS then formally requested written comments on the reinstated form by September 30 [84 F.R. 37012, 7-30-19].
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ACA Affordability Percentage Decreases to 9.78% for 2020
The IRS released its annual inflation adjustment to the percentage of household income used to determine whether an employer’s offer of health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is affordable [Rev. Proc. 2019-29].
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APA Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As
Special Report: Federal Panel Answers Payroll Questions at APA Congress offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions submitted by participants at the American Payroll Association’s 37th Annual Congress.
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EEOC Opens Web-Based Portal for 2017 and 2018 Pay Data Reporting
On July 15, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened a web-based portal for the collection of pay data for calendar years 2017 and 2018. The EEOC also has new resources on its website to help employers comply with the new reporting requirements by the September 30 deadline.
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IRS Finalizes Rules to Allow Employers to Mask SSNs on Employees’ W-2s
The IRS has finalized regulations to allow employers to voluntarily truncate employee social security numbers (SSNs) on copies of Forms W-2, furnished to employees after December 31, 2020 [84 F.R. 31717, 7-3-19].
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President Signs Taxpayer First Act to Reform the IRS
On July 1, President Trump signed the Taxpayer First Act (H.R. 3151), which is bipartisan legislation that aims to modernize and improve the IRS. The legislation includes several payroll-related provisions supported by the APA.
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ETAAC Recommends Broader Integration With Payroll Community
On June 19, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) held a public meeting and released its Annual Report to Congress (Publication 3415). Included in ETAAC’s recommendations is a specific call for the IRS to integrate the payroll community more fully into the Security Summit.
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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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