California’s 2026 Pay Data Reporting Rules Add New Compliance Pressures, Legal Experts Say
California Expands Reporting Requirements Ahead of 2026 Deadline California employers will face a broader set of reporting duties in 2026 …
Christopher Wood, CPP, Checkpoint News
Christopher Wood, CPP is a senior editor at Thomson Reuters Checkpoint who creates content for the Payroll Update and Federal Tax Update daily news. He also provides explanation and analysis for the Payroll Guide product on a wide range of topics. Christopher has been published in the American Payroll Association’s PayTech magazine and has spoken at APA events. He is based in the New York City area.
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CFPB Advisory Opinion Clears Path for Employer‑Integrated EWA, Setting Stage for Wider Adoption in 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion concluding that specific employer‑integrated earned wage access products—where advances are limited to …
Valuation Missteps in Gifts and Compensation Draw Sharper IRS Scrutiny, Experts Warn
The IRS requires property transferred by gift or to charity to be reported at fair market value (FMV)—generally, “the price …
Payroll Privacy Rules Are Tightening—What Payroll and HR Need to Know Before 2026
Privacy rulemaking has long trained its sights on consumers, with federal and state laws historically focused on protecting individuals in their …
Ghosts on the Ledger: How Payroll Analytics Can Help Exorcise Phantom Employees and Employers
Payroll fraud may not be the stuff of horror movies, but it’s enough to keep payroll professionals awake at night—especially …
Commuter Benefits Evolve: Employers Adapt to New Technology, Tax Limits, and Employee Needs
The Changing Landscape of Commuter Benefits Commuter benefits are undergoing a transformation as transit agencies phase out traditional fare media …
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Veteran Payroll Educator Warns of Confusion Over New Overtime/Tip Deductions
Following the July 4 enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21), payroll professionals began closely reviewing the …
District of Columbia Enacts Tax Provisions Regarding RFK Stadium Redevelopment
By Denis Del Bene, Checkpoint News The District of Columbia has enacted the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Emergency Act …
CPA: IRS Cuts, Shutdown Wearing on Taxpayers While Remaining Staff Hold Down Fort
The government shutdown is compounding delays and other ongoing issues at an already pared-down IRS, leading to significant taxpayer service …