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 …
PayrollOrg Compliance Chief Reacts to IRS Draft 2026 Forms Under OBBBA
The IRS recently released draft versions of the 2026 Form W‑2 and Form W‑4, along with Treasury’s preliminary list of tipped occupations, as …
Payroll Professionals Weigh Overtime Reporting Changes as Related IRS Drafts Forms Surface
The Highlights New Tax Break: Up to $12,500 in overtime pay is now tax-deductible for eligible workers. Employer Role: Employers …
E-Verify In 2025: What Employers Need to Know About Federal and State Compliance
E-Verify, the federal electronic employment verification system, continues to be a focal point in U.S. hiring compliance. While federally voluntary …
Stablecoin Payroll Gains Momentum, but IRS Rules Pose Compliance Challenges
Startups in the Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors are increasingly turning to stablecoins like USDC and USDT for payroll, …
PayrollOrg Webinar Highlights Need for Local Tax Automation
In a recent PayrollOrg webinar titled “Local Payroll Taxes: The Practical Approach to Reducing Risk,” payroll professionals were given a …
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 …