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New 2026 Form W-4: Key Updates Every Employer Should Know

A practical guide to navigating Form W-4, Form W-2, IRS reporting, and year-end payroll compliance.

schedule60 Minutes event Apr 7th, 2026 schedule 01:00 PM ET person Dayna Reum

Overview

What you'll learn

check_circle Form W-4 and Form W-2 are the baseline payroll tax forms that payroll professions work with constantly.
check_circle Yet everyday changes to rules and regulations are occurring that effect how we handle these forms.
check_circle 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.
check_circle Understanding the requirements around Form W-4 - and how an employer can be at risk

Course Overview

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.

 

Key areas :- 

  • 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-4 
  • Box by box explanation of the Form W-2 
  • IRS reporting requirements 
  • Review best practices and pointers to make reconciliation easier 

 

Why Should You Attend? 

Understanding the Form W-4 and Form W-2 is vital for anyone involved in payroll processing. These forms serve as the cornerstone of payroll tax administration, and staying abreast of the frequent updates and changes to rules and regulations surrounding them is essential. 

By participating in this training session, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of Form W-4 and Form W-2 effectively. Whether you're a payroll professional, HR manager, or business owner, this webinar will provide you with critical insights and practical guidance to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations. 

 

Who Should Attend:- 

  • Payroll Executives/Managers/Administrators/Professionals/Practitioners/Entry Level Personnel 
  • Human Resources Executives/Managers/Administrators 
  • Accounting Personnel 
  • Business Owners/Executive Officers/Operations and Departmental Managers 
  • Lawmakers 
  • Attorneys/Legal Professionals 
  • Any individual or entity that must deal with the complexities and requirements of Payroll compliance issues 

Instructor

Dayna Reum

Dayna Reum

Payroll Expert

Dayna is currently the Director of Payroll Operations at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dayna has been heavily involved in the payroll field over 17 years. Starting as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company, Dayna moved on to be a Payrol...

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