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Welcome to the West Michigan Chapter of the APA website!
Lighting the way for Payroll Professionals...
Welcome .... to the site of the West Michigan Chapter of the American Payroll Association. We are dedicated to providing networking and educational opportunities for the payroll professionals of West Michigan. Our members come from all over West Michigan including Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo and Lansing. Feel free to browse our pages, see who we are, what we're doing, and please contact us if you have any questions.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
2018 Michigan Statewide Payroll Conference
Registration is now OPEN!
To register, click the following link: REGISTER HERE!
For information on Hotel reservations, click the following link: HOTEL RESERVATION INFO
Also, don't forget to follow the Statewide Facebook Page for more information on the conference along with updates on events!
Michigan Statewide Payroll Conference Facebook Page
2018 CPP/FPC Study Group! Join Us!
When: Thursday, August 23rd from 8am-3:45pm
Where: Railside Golf Course, Byron Center
Why: Because you are studying for your CPP/FPC exam,
needing RCH credits for your existing certification,
or just want to brush up on your Payroll knowledge and network!
This all day event includes a light breakfast and lunch. We will cover a variety of payroll topics that will be included on the certification exams. You will also have a chance to network and ask questions. This event is FREE to WMAPA Chapter members. The cost for Non Members is $30. To sign up, click here!
Michigan Statewide 2019 Theme Contest!
Everything is more FUN with a theme, right? Well, it is even MORE fun when YOU came up with the idea!
Announcing the "2019 Create Our Statewide Theme" Contest!
New! WMAPA Monthly Chapter Newsletter is here!
You asked for it, and here it is!
"The Pay Check Times" is our new monthly newsletter that will be sent out to members at the beginning of each month and will also be available via Facebook and LinkedIn. Check it out!!
Click the links below:
Check Us Out on Social Media!
Yep, we're on Facebook and LinkedIn! Follow our pages for Chapter, APA, legislative and other news and updates.
As always, your feedback is both appreciate and encouraged. Share your thoughts, ideas and even information that may help your fellow Payroll Professionals on our page whenever you like! Or, email Christine on what you'd like to see....cnygaard@ufpi.com
West Michigan APA Facebook Page
Upcoming Event
August 23, 2018
8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Announcements
Social Security Retirement Planning: It's Never Too Early or Too Late to Start Planning
The SSA is offering a free webinar!
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MI Child Support Info for Employers
Our speakers from our August meeting provided a number of helpful documents for employers regarding Child Support. You can access them here:
Child Support-Employer Quick Reference
Income Withholding Orders and NMSN
State Separation Notice Requirements
Did you know there are TWELVE states that REQUIRE an Employer give employees either a separation form or Unemployment Documents at separation?
Read more about it from Equifax with the below Listing and web links to each state's documents/website:
Separation Notice Requirement Listing
Updated Withholding Calculator, Form W-4 Released;
Calculator Helps Taxpayers Review Withholding Following New Tax Law
The IRS has released an updated Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov and a new version of Form W-4 to help taxpayers check their 2018 tax withholding following the passage of the Tax Cuts ad Jobs Act in December.
More information is available using the below link:
IRS News Release Link to New Calculator and Form W-4
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