Rather than scrambling in Q4, payroll compliance is increasingly a year-round effort. This training emphasizes the importance of proactive planning starting as early as January. Key topics include reconciling W-2s with Form 941, understanding taxation of fringe benefits, navigating regulatory changes, and best practices for gathering payroll data consistently throughout the year. Additional focus is placed on employee communications, duplicate W-2 procedures, electronic W-2 delivery, and new form updates. With up-to-date insights on legislative changes, W-2c usage, and 2026 wage base updates, this webinar ensures your department is prepared, compliant, and efficient.

This session provides actionable strategies and tools to reduce year-end stress, ensure compliance, and set your department up for success in the upcoming year. Whether you're a payroll veteran or new to year-end procedures, this training offers valuable insights that will save time and prevent costly errors.

As the calendar year draws to a close, payroll professionals face the complex and critical task of year-end reconciliation and preparation for the new tax year. This comprehensive webinar is designed to equip payroll departments with the tools, updates, and best practices necessary for a seamless transition into 2027. Attendees will receive crucial guidance on reconciling and submitting Form W-2 at both the federal and state levels, while staying informed on the latest IRS, SSA, DOL, and state regulation changes. The session also includes practical tools like customizable checklists, sample forms, and memos to help standardize internal processes and reduce last-minute confusion.