The IRS has unveiled the draft version of the 2025 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. This draft, released on September 13, 2024 includes several key updates and changes aimed at improving clarity and usability for employees.

Form W-4 and Form W-2 are the baseline payroll tax forms that payroll professions work with constantly. Yet everyday changes to rules and regulations are occurring that effect how we handle these forms.

As such, this training session covers the Form W-4 and Form W-2, and provides critical training to help you to stay on top of current rules and regulations regarding these forms.

What You Will Learn:

  • Understanding the requirements around Form W-4 - and how an employer can be at risk
  • IRS Form W-4 change requirements - and how it effects you as an employer
  • Employer notification requirements and important deadlines for both Form W-4 and Form W-2
  • What makes the Form W-4 invalid
  • Lock in letters from the IRS - and how to handle it if you get one
  • how recent and upcoming law changes will impact the Form W-2
  • Box by box explanation of the Form W-2
  • IRS reporting requirements
  • Review best practices and pointers to make reconciliation easier
  • Understanding the proper way to process a federal W-4
  • What should be the proper process for an invalid W-4 in 2025
  • Proper processing and maintenance of an IRS lock in letter
  • Electronic W-4 requirements and what the new form means for employers with electronic W-4 systems
  • Understanding the requirements around Form W-4 and how an employer can be at risk
  • IRS Form W-4 change requirements and how it affects you as an employer
  • Employer notification requirements and important deadlines for both Form W-4
  • Review and examples on the new ways to calculate federal taxation in 2025
  • Best Practices on how employers can better communicate W-4 changes to employees

Why Pioneer Educator Webinars Are Your Best Choice:

  • Specialized Focus: Our webinars are meticulously crafted to address the specific needs of Payroll Professionals.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage in live discussions, scenario-based exercises, and direct access to industry experts.
  • Actionable Insights: Receive a toolkit of actionable strategies and resources for immediate implementation.
  • Community Support: Join a community of Payroll Professionals dedicated to continuous improvement and success.

HRCI Credits | SHRM Credits

  • HRCI : 1.5 | SHRM : 1.5
  • HRCI Credits: 1.5
  • SHRM Credits: 1.5

Pioneer Educator is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please portal.shrm.org.

HR Certification Institute’s® (https://www.hrci.org) official seal confirms that Pioneer Educator meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

This Program, has been approved for 1.5  HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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Each webinar wraps up with a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to interact with industry experts and receive answers to all your queries.

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