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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Employment Taxes

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Summer is starting, so if you are planning to take the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam during the Summer/Fall 2022 testing period, it would be a good idea to start working on those flashcards and find information for the seven main topics of the CPP test. So, what are employment taxes? Previous quiz question. The IRS and U.S.

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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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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Penalties

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In our last edition of the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Corner, we talked about overtime. We asked: “What is the current weekly salary basis for the FLSA exemption from overtime pay? There are a number of payroll-related penalties that can come from the IRS. Important overtime happenings. Supreme Court, No.

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Regular Rate Calculation for Overtime Purposes

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In our last edition of the Certified Payroll Professional Corner (CPP), we talked about Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). What is that period of time?” You may wonder, isn’t this a human resources issue and not a payroll one? Last edition’s question. three days.” ” Form I-9.

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Payroll Taxes for an Employer: How Is Payroll Tax Calculated?

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Payroll taxes can be daunting for employers to calculate and pay. With the numerous tax laws, regulations and compliance requirements, employers are required to be up-to-date on the latest regulations to ensure they’re making accurate and timely payroll tax payments. So how is payroll tax calculated? What has to be included?

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Gross Ups

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In our last edition of the Certified Payroll Professional ( CPP ) Corner , we talked about the regular rate calculation for overtime purposes. We asked what item must be included in the regular rate of pay for the purposes of figuring the regular rate of pay for overtime purposes? Regular rate of pay for overtime. commissions.”

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Payroll trends to watch in 2022 (Part 2)

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Part 2 of this blogpost explains how prevalent payroll is in our daily lives with a focus on key issues in 2022, including unemployment, disaster relief, paid sick leave, and international. After checking into my hotel, I went for a walk to get a bite to eat. There are many restaurants in Miami Beach. Unemployment and FUTA.

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