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Payroll update: Student loans, free tax filing, and more

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One tidbit we’ve picked up? The pause in student loan collections is unrelated to the Department of Education’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt. The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted last summer, requires the IRS to determine whether it could cut out the middlemen and create its own free file program.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. However, sometimes people mistakenly think of these files as a catch-all for an individual’s paperwork. Rather, understand that general personnel files serve a distinct purpose. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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IRS poised to allow e-filing of Form 941-X

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What’s ahead for paperless filing You can still file on paper, if you choose. The IRS’ paperless initiative takes this one step beyond scanning payroll returns. It says by next winter’s filing season, you should be able to e-file Forms 941-X and 945-X and amended Form 940. MeF accepts files in the XML format only.

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W-2 E-filing guide: Brush up before you file

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Most employers are probably familiar with the e-filing process. With that in mind, even if you’ve e-filed your W-2s before, it’s still a good idea to review the process and ensure you’re following the right steps. Step 1: Navigating to the wage file upload page The SSA has redesigned its website.

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IRS releases e-filing waiver guidance

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Final regulations implement the Taxpayer First Act by requiring you to e-file all your information returns—your W-2s, 1099s, 1095s, and other information returns—if you’re filing a combined total of at least 10 returns, beginning with returns filed next year. This is a new standard. Updates will be available in the same way.

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Bank failures and payroll — what employers should know

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Before the FDIC acted on Monday, they had good reason to—bank accounts are insured for up to $250,000. A close call The FDIC announced Monday that it would protect all deposits, which means employers should have no problem making their payrolls. Explore whether it’s possible to switch your payroll accounts to another bank.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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