10 Self-Inflicted Payroll Tax Wounds to Avoid
July 21, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
HR and Payroll teams want a streamlined payroll tax process requiring minimal input so they can focus their attention on their bigger goals and objectives. However, any payroll process can be undone with a few common self-inflicted wounds.
In this webinar, Michael Orton and Joe Grimes from Experian Employer Services will cover the top 10 self-inflicted payroll tax wounds employers often make, along with best practices to avoid them. Join Michael and Joe to learn how you can achieve the dream payroll tax process requiring minimal input without suffering from self-inflicted wounds, such as:
- Account issues: late registrations, delayed closures, and outdated accounts
- Unusable online portal credentials
- Overreliance on payroll provider
- Improper withholding of federal, state, and local taxes
Preparing for ACA & Year-End Reporting in 2026
The 2026 reporting season brings evolving ACA requirements, expanding state mandates, increased IRS enforcement, and important year-end reporting changes that employers can't afford to overlook.
Join Experian Employer Services for an educational webinar designed to help HR, payroll, tax, and benefits professionals prepare for the 2026 compliance landscape. Our experts will cover practical strategies for managing federal and state ACA reporting, affordability requirements, Applicable Large Employer (ALE) determinations, controlled group considerations, and data validation practices that help reduce reporting errors and compliance risk.
We'll also discuss key year-end reporting updates, including W-2 and 1099 changes, enhanced data validation standards, IRIS filing considerations, and emerging reporting requirements impacting payroll and tax teams.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key federal and state ACA reporting requirements for 2026
- Identify common compliance risks and IRS enforcement trends
- Prepare for W-2, 1099, and IRIS reporting updates
- Learn best practices for data validation, error prevention, and year-end readiness
- Discover how automation can improve compliance, reduce administrative burden, and streamline reporting workflows
Q3 Compliance Alert: Key Legislative Changes
As regulatory and legislative activity continues to evolve at a rapid pace, employers face increasing pressure to stay informed, compliant, and prepared for what’s ahead. Join us on May 6 for our quarterly webinar, where our experts will unpack the most significant recent developments, highlight emerging enforcement priorities, and look ahead—so you can confidently navigate change and plan strategically.
Attendees will gain insight into:
- Federal, state, and local legislative changes affecting employer compliance requirements
- Regulatory changes from agencies and their impact
- Recommendations for employers to navigate new rules and improve compliance