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This massive, searchable resource—updated regularly—will give you answers to your pressing payroll questions, help you plan and execute your payroll procedures accurately, and keep your policies legal.
Zero in on your state's specific laws; each month brings you a new update so you don't find yourself following old guidelines.
Here are daily-use resources to help you crunch the numbers, get the paperwork right the first time, and plan ahead according to government guidelines.
This document answers dozens of questions about the finer points of what you do every day. From dealing with meal reimbursements to name changes to loans against a retirement plan, there are solutions here to common—and even highly unusual—problems.
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Payroll Calendar
August 2026: Employer’s business tax calendar
Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.
Payroll Today
Notes from the July IRIS meeting
The IRS doesn’t still idle in the summer. It takes this slow time to issue drafts of tax forms. This was evident from Billie Crawford’s July IRIS presentation, which primarily covered changes to 1099 forms for the 2027 filing season. She also reminded e-filers of some key points, including: Publication 1220, which contains the FIRE... View Article
Payroll Mailbag
In the Payroll Mailbag: July ’26
To comply with the Form I-9 rules, HR has informed Payroll that new hires will no longer be required to show their Social Security cards. Payroll has always required this so we can ensure employees’ pay profiles are correct. Can we override HR’s new policy?
Benefits Law
Executive order creates Trump IRA accounts
Offering a 401(k) plan to employees barely gets you through the door when it comes to recruiting and retention. Nevertheless, 401(k) plans come with overhead, which all the SECURE 2.0 employer tax credits can’t cover. You don’t have to leave employees out in the cold.
