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 …
Most Employers Lack Full I-9 Automation Amid Stricter Penalties for Violations, Study Finds
Tougher penalties for Form I-9 violations are raising the costs of noncompliance for employers at a time most still lack …
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 …
E-Verify Under Scrutiny: Shutdowns, State Mandates, and System Gaps Spark Compliance Debate
E-Verify, the federal electronic system for verifying new hires’ work eligibility, has been a focal point in employment compliance discussions. …
Federal Government Shutdown Raises Payroll and Compliance Concerns
As the federal government enters a shutdown, payroll professionals face a series of potential challenges that could affect compliance and …
ERC in 2025: New Rules, Old Problems—Experts Warn of Audits, Fraud, and the Lingering Legacy of Pandemic Relief
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was introduced in March 2020 as part of the CARES Act, alongside the Paycheck Protection …
Benford’s Law Spotlighted as a Practical Early Warning Tool to Help Identify Fraud at PayrollOrg’s Annual Leaders Conference
Payroll fraud remains a persistent risk for employers—and analytics is increasingly central to the response. According to the Association of …
Payroll’s Role in Organizational Health: Keynote Speaker at Las Vegas Conference Draws Lessons from Boeing
Payroll professionals gathering at the PayrollOrg Leaders Conference in Las Vegas were treated to a compelling keynote by Garth Sheriff, …
Payroll Analytics A Key Focus at PayrollOrg’s Leaders Conference
Las Vegas traded slot machines for spreadsheets at the PayrollOrg Leaders Conference from September 14–17, 2025. The annual event drew …