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Industry
Free Webinar Explores Surge in U.S. Payroll Complexity
Join Strada and PayrollOrg for a webinar revealing what’s driving a surge in U.S. payroll complexity and what this means for payroll professionals. Free for PAYO members.
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Federal
IRS Releases 2026 Form W-2 With Changes Due to OBBBA
On January 9, the IRS released the 2026 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with changes made due to Public Law 119-21, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
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Strategic Workforce Planning for Today’s Leaders
Explore how strategic workforce planning combines analytics, forecasting, and scenario modeling to align talent strategies with organizational goals in this free article from PayrollOrg's PAYTECH magazine.
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State & Local
IRS Extends Transition Period for State PFML Tax Guidance; Colorado Responds
The IRS is extending the transition period related to guidance for the federal tax treatment for certain state paid family and medical leave programs. Colorado issued its own guidance following the IRS extension.
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Inside PAYO
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January Payroll Pop Quiz: Test your payroll news knowledge!
Test your payroll news knowledge with the January edition of Payroll Pop Quiz!
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Chapter
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2025 National Payroll Week Contest Winners
A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the 2025 National Payroll Week (NPW) contests! Your incredible contributions helped make NPW a tremendous success. Below are the winners for each contest:
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Global
Ireland’s Budget 2026 Brings Significant Changes for Payroll
Ireland’s Budget 2026 brings significant changes for payroll, from a higher minimum wage and new Universal Social Charge (USC) thresholds to expanded reliefs, auto-enrolment, and Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) updates.
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The Power of the Audit Clause: Safeguarding Accuracy, Value in Vendor Relationships
One of the simplest tools for maintaining control over accounts payable (AP) compliance often goes unnoticed—the audit clause.
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Global
Germany’s Minimum Wage Increases Have Implications for Mini-Jobs
Germany will raise its statutory hourly minimum wage to €13.90 in 2026 and €14.60 in 2027, reshaping payroll compliance and mini-job thresholds
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Global
Finland Modernises Time and Absence Reporting In Line With Global Payroll Data Trends
Kela, Finland’s Social Security Insurance Institution, discontinued eSARA after 30 September 2025, shifting employer absence and benefits reporting fully into the digital Incomes Register.
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Federal
Business Standard Mileage Rate Increases to 72.5 Cents in 2026
The IRS announced that the 2026 standard mileage rate will increase by 2.5 cents to 72.5 cents per mile.
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Global
Payroll Takes Centre Stage in UK 2025 Budget—Most Significant Changes in Years
The latest UK Budget announcement is one of the most payroll-centric plans in years, with features including tax adviser registration, PAYE coding updates, and new statutory payment rates for 2026–2027.
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Inside PAYO
Explore PayrollOrg’s New Wage Solutions Resource Center
Discover PayrollOrg’s Wage Solutions Resource Center—a one-stop hub for pay options, compliance updates, and innovative payroll solutions. Explore resources, laws, and expert support to simplify wage management and boost employee satisfaction.
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Money Matters Program Spreads Financial Literacy Year-Round
Discover how PayrollOrg’s Money Matters program empowers teens and young adults with essential financial literacy skills year-round. Learn about volunteer opportunities, impactful lessons on paychecks, tax forms, and budgeting, and how industry professionals are making a difference in classrooms nationwide.
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Inside PAYO
Model Legislation for Child Support Available on PayrollOrg’s Website
Find model legislation for child support on reporting independent contractors and lump-sum payments on PayrollOrg’s website. Included are fact sheets and an opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Global
India’s New Labour Codes Are in Force: Payroll Teams Must Act
A significant revision of India’s labour law framework took effect in November with four new labour codes, but inconsistent state-level enforcement and pending regulations mean employers still face uncertainty.
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Chapter
Chapter Leadership Summit—Early Registration Is Now Open!
Get ready for an inspiring day of leadership, learning, and connection at the 2026 Chapter Leadership Summit (CLS)! Early registration is now open – register one chapter leader today! We’re excited to share that CLS has been moved to take place before Congress. If you're attending Congress, this makes it easier than ever to join both events with one trip, reducing travel time and expenses for you to participate in both events.
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Inside PAYO
Nominate Your Organization for a Prism Award
Has your team recently improved business practices and overall processes? Recognize their hard work and improvement by nominating them with a 2026 Prism Award.
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State & Local
Six Indiana Counties, State Have Tax Rate Changes in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, six Indiana counties have income tax rate increases and the state withholding tax rate decreases to 2.95%.
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Federal
IRS Releases 2026 Publication 15-T, Includes OBBBA Information
The IRS released the 2026 Publication 15-T with information about withholding requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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