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Top 20 Searches of 2021 on Payroll on Checkpoint

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The top payroll related searches for 2021. Payroll practitioners and employers alike continue to be challenged by the unique issues that COVID-19 has imposed on payroll administration. Payroll on Checkpoint has analyzed the searches of our subscribers to create this Top 20 list of topics in the forefront in 2021.

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner

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The Spring 2022 Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam testing period ended a few weeks ago on April 16, 2022. Thoughts and tips from a payroll pro. Recently, the Checkpoint payroll editorial team had the pleasure to ask American Payroll Association (APA) Board of Directors member James Paille, CPP, some questions about the exam.

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Understanding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

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By accelerating the end of the COVID-era Employee Retention Tax Credit and implementing proven tax policies from the 2017 GOP tax reform, this act aims to save taxpayers over $70 billion while promoting American competitiveness and supporting working families.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. Tennessee ( Senate Bill 227 ) – for certain state employees only.

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Last Week in Payroll: Federal Employment Taxes

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Then, in 1935, the Social Security Act was signed into law, which resulted in a tax on both the employer and employee (6.2% if the employer qualifies for the full FUTA tax credit) on a certain amount of employee wages each year. To help employers track and report these credits and the deferral, the IRS needed to revise Form 941.

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Top searched terms on Checkpoint Edge show a continued interest in the ERC

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According to our most recent analysis, some of the most searched terms within Checkpoint Edge are tax credits, Employee Retention Credit (ERC) , and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Employers who file an annual payroll tax return can file an amended return using Form 944-X or 943-X to claim the credits.

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Congress Passes ARPA With Many COVID-19 Payroll-Related Provisions

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Paid Sick and Family Leave Credits. ARPA, 2021: Extends the FFCRA paid sick time and paid family leave credits from March 31, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Permits the Treasury Secretary to waive for failure to deposit penalties on “applicable employment taxes” if the failure to deposit is due to an anticipated credit.

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