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Planning Chapter Activities for National Payroll Week
The National Payroll Week website is here to help chapters plan their activities and outreach for September 1-5, 2025. As you explore the website, be sure to check out four key pages.
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Inside PAYO
Latest Podcast Explores How Certification Can Improve Your Career
PayrollOrg’s most recent “PayTalk” Podcast® episode, released July 3, provides insight on how (and why) it’s important to obtain a payroll certification—it shows credibility and mastery in your career that sets you apart from others. Be sure to subscribe to “PayTalk” on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss a single episode.
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Federal
President Signs Reconciliation Bill Into Law
On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), into law. This landmark legislation has several provisions that affect payroll.
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State & Local
New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1
New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax rate changes took effect July 1, including a new rate for local government employers.
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Federal
Congress Passes Budget Legislation, President Expected to Sign
On Thursday, July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation, which has several provisions that will affect payroll.
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State & Local
Alabama Overtime Wage Exemption Expires
The Alabama state income tax exemption for overtime wages ended June 30. The Alabama Department of Revenue explains the reporting requirements for employers.
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Global
Navigating Compliance, Strategy in a Complex Global Market: Global Payroll Week 2025 Survey Results in Review
Discover key insights from PayrollOrg's 2025 'Getting the World Paid' survey. Explore global payroll challenges, compliance, strategy, technology, and talent trends shaping the future of payroll worldwide
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Inside PAYO
Power Up Some More Education With Virtual Congress
Join payroll professionals worldwide at PayrollOrg’s Virtual Congress & Expo 2025, July 9–10. Earn RCHs, attend live and on-demand workshops, and network with peers—all online!
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Why Implementing Self Service Is Worth It
Discover the benefits of implementing self-service platforms for payroll and HR. Learn how self-service tools improve efficiency, boost employee engagement, and streamline administrative processes in today’s digital workplace.
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Federal
ETAAC Presents 2025 Annual Report to Congress
On June 25, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) held a public meeting and released its Annual Report to Congress.
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State & Local
Alaska Paid Sick Leave to Take Effect July 1
Paid sick leave requirements in Alaska will take effect July 1. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued FAQs.
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Federal
E-Verify Users Have Until June 30 to Increase Account Security
USCIS provided steps for E-Verify users to enable multifactor authentication to increase account security.
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Federal
Social Security Trustees Project Wage Base for 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund projects the social security wage base will be $183,600 for 2026.
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Federal
2024 EEO-1 Data Collection Due June 24
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 2024 Employer Information Report (EEO-1) Component 1 data will not have an extension.
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Global
Australia Releases New Guide to Help Prevent Employee Underpayments
Australian Fair Work Ombudsman released its Payroll Remediation Program guide to help employers and representatives prevent and correct employee underpayments under the Fair Work Act.
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Inside PAYO
Free Electronic Payments eBook Updated for 2025
PayrollOrg’s 2025 edition of Guide to Successful Electronic Payments, sponsored by rapid!, is FREE for PayrollOrg members.
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Chapter
2025 Chapter Contest Winners
We are excited to announce the 2025 Chapter Contest winners! Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winning chapters.
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State & Local
Indiana Becomes Latest State to Regulate Earned Wage Access
Earned wage access remains a hot topic at the state level. Learn more about the latest state to pass legislation regulating earned wage access – Indiana.
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Inside PAYO
June Payroll Pop Quiz: Test your payroll news knowledge!
Test your payroll news knowledge with the June edition of Payroll Pop Quiz!
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Federal
IRS Data Affirms Payroll’s Vital Role in Nation’s Tax System
The IRS released its 2024 Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which provides statistics that underscore the importance of payroll professionals to the integrity of the American tax system.
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