The 2017 Revised Edition of American Payroll Association (APA) Basic Guide to Payroll is an invaluable resource that helps you stay up to date, answer employees' questions, and train your staff. Payroll professionals need to be 100 percent compliant with a host of legislative and regulatory requirements. The 2017 American Payroll Association Basic Guide to Payroll delivers plain-English explanations of payroll laws and regulations you need to deal with these uncertainties, as well as what we know Payroll will face in 2017: Accelerated due date to submit Forms W-2 to SSA Higher salary requirements for employees to be exempt from overtime Increased penalties for FLSA violations 2017 indexed amounts for benefits and pensions New regulations eliminating automatic extension to file Form W-2 Update on certified professional employee organizations A new de minimis safe harbor for Forms W-2 New per diem rates for 2017 Here are just some of the challenges payroll professionals face in 2017: Increased concern by the IRS about tax-related identity theft and refund fraud is affecting employers New regulations for white-collar employees may affect how and what you pay employees The Department of Labor (DOL) has concluded that most workers are employees, impacting how you may have classified independent contractors in the past Plus, you never know what else the IRS, Congress, and the courts have in store for Payroll

Payroll professionals need to be 100 percent compliant with a host of legislative and regulatory requirements. The 2016 Revised Edition of American Payroll Association (APA) Basic Guide to Payroll is an invaluable resource that helps you stay up to date, answer employeesand’ questions, and train your staff The 2016 Revised Edition of the American Payroll Association (APA) Basic Guide to Payroll includes: A fingertip guide that enables you to find payroll taxability and wage-hour ramifications of benefits immediately Checklists that help you make precise determinations quickly and confidently A andquot;What's New in Payroll for 2016andquot; chapter that lets you know what changes you must implement this year And more! The 2016 American Payroll Association (APA) Basic Guide to Payroll has been completely updated to help you deal with the issues you will face in 2016: New regulations eliminating automatic extensions to file Form W-2 Changes to the taxability of transit benefits Insight into whether DOL considers workers employees or independent contractors Increased penalty for failure to properly and timely provide payee statements to employees Ramifications of a new court case about unpaid interns Update on certified professional employer organizations An IRS pilot to contact employers that may be falling behind in their payroll taxes How the and“timely mailed, timely filedand” rule applies when you use a delivery service And more!

APA Basic Guide to Payroll, 2022 Edition

It's more important than ever to be in compliance with payroll laws andregulations!How do you stay in compliance and avoid penalties?The APA Basic Guide to Payroll is written to make understandingthe laws and regulations as easy as possible. And this single-volume guide isfilled with tools to help you apply the law and make proper calculations -with ease!Among the many, handy features, you'll find:How to complete the W-2Multistate surveys that give you at-a-glance answers to questions regardingkey payroll requirementsOur Fingertip Guide that enables you to find payroll taxability and wage-hourramifications of benefits immediatelyClear checklists that help you make precise determinations quickly andconfidentlyAnd much moreThe APA Basic Guide to Payroll, 2013 Edition has been updated toinclude:Guidance on how to withhold the additional Medicare taxEnhanced information about reporting the cost of employer-sponsored healthcare coverageThe FUTA credit reduction states and their additional percentages for 2012Line-by-line example of how to complete the Form W-2 for 2012An alert if you pay your FUTA taxes with Form 940Why flexibility with new technology should be a factor when choosing a payrollsystemThe new rules for the tax exclusion for employer-provided local lodgingWhich expense reimbursement arrangements the IRS considers to be wagerecharacterizationsWhat to do when a Form I-9 expiresAn option for a small employer to avoid the 100% penaltyA line-by-line guide of how to complete the 2012 Form 940The 2013 Social Security taxable wage base and benefit amountsAn example of how to complete a 4th quarter Form 941Which benefits are set to expire if they are not extendedA calendar of 2013 federal due dates for PayrollWhat's new about the 2012 Form 944What the U.S. Supreme Court had to say about a white-collar exemption forpharmaceutical repsMinimum wage rates for each state for 2013More cases and rulings to enhance the explanation of wage and hour lawsPension contribution limits for 2013Why tipped employers should worry about a new IRS initiativeThe 2013 HSA and MSA limitsWhy an age discrimination settlement was treated as FICA wagesWhat the 2012 Form 945 looks likeIRS-provided scenarios illustrating if local lodging is tax exemptWhat you can expect (due to a new revenue procedure) when you hire a payrolltax reporting agentUpdate on reporting lump-sum payments for child support purposes andverification of employmentEmployment tax ramifications for health plan rebatesAdditional explanation about the limit on contributions to a health FSA2013 CONUS and high-low per diem ratesUpdated statistics for e-filingAdditional information about reporting wages paid to deceased employeesWhich industry is being targeted by the federal Department of Labor,especially in CaliforniaSynopsis of U.S. ruling on Arizona immigration lawWhy you can't always rely on aprice quote from a consultant2013 income limitations for contributions to IRAs and Roth IRAsHow to report payments made to foreign agricultural workersRestriction on the number of EINs you can receive dailyWhat four issues the IRS is examining regarding transit reimbursementsThe 2013 exam periods for the CPP and FPC examsWhat suggested change to the Form 941 doesn't appear to be possibleHow a restaurant associati

Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment provides much-needed clarity when the federal and state laws appear to conflict. You'll find plain-English explanations of the laws and how they interact, as well as the specific steps you and your staff need to take to respond to the order properly. Numerous detailed examples and mathematical calculations make it easy to apply the law under different scenarios. Written by Amorette Nelson Bryant, who was recently appointed by the Uniform Law Commission as an observer for the Drafting Committee on a Wage Garnishment Act and was a past chair of both the APA GATF Child Support Subcommittee and Garnishment Subcommittee, Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment brings the payroll professional up-to-date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. It is your one-stop source for answers to critical questions, such as: Does the amount exempt from garnishment change when the minimum wage goes up? How do I determine the wages to which the garnishment applies? If an employee is subject to more than one garnishment, which has priority? Which state's rules do I use when I receive a child support order sent from another state? State or federal law - which applies for creditor garnishment and support? Are there alternatives to remitting withheld child support via EFT/EDI? How do I handle garnishments when employees are paid a draw against salary? Previous Edition: Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment, 2018 Edition, ISBN 9781454884255¿

Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment provides much-needed clarity when the federal and state laws appear to conflict. You'll find plain-English explanations of the laws and how they interact, as well as the specific steps you and your staff need to take to respond to the order properly. Numerous detailed examples and mathematical calculations make it easy to apply the law under different scenarios. Written by Amorette Nelson Bryant, who was recently appointed by the Uniform Law Commission as an observer for the Drafting Committee on a Wage Garnishment Act and was a past chair of both the APA GATF Child Support Subcommittee and Garnishment Subcommittee, Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment brings the payroll professional up-to-date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. It is your one-stop source for answers to critical questions, such as: Does the amount exempt from garnishment change when the minimum wage goes up? How do I determine the wages to which the garnishment applies? If an employee is subject to more than one garnishment, which has priority? Which state's rules do I use when I receive a child support order sent from another state? State or federal law - which applies for creditor garnishment and support? Are there alternatives to remitting withheld child support via EFT/EDI? How do I handle garnishments when employees are paid a draw against salary?

Payroll Practice Fundamentals is ideal for those new to the payroll profession. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of payroll administration and includes review questions and quizzes. Each chapter reflects the latest payroll compliance changes. The text covers the content outline for the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam and includes a practice exam.