April 2026
Our Mission
The PayrollOrg of Greater Iowa is dedicated to providing information and education, support and networking opportunities to professionals involved in all aspects of payroll through our meetings, our newsletters, and our website. The Chapter strives to be a respected, essential and effective partner in the business community and to provide support to PayrollOrg.
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Letter from the President
Hello PAYO-IA Members!
It's hard to believe we are at the end of our first quarter in 2026, time sure flies! We recently had Mindy Mayo speak at a monthly meeting about processing tax adjustments so hopefully that gained knowledge will come in handy as you navigate quarter end (or maybe your quarter is perfect and you won't need it at all!).
Payroll Congress is just around the corner, happening May 12 - 15 in Nashville, TN! If you plan to be in attendance, I'd love to hear from you for a potential PAYO-IA meet up. I always come home from the conference overflowing with great information, new perspectives, and useful tools and resources. If you've not attended before, I would highly encourage it!
Below, you will find information about upcoming PAYO-IA meetings and events, including the official date for our annual Statewide conference. Save the date!
Enjoy end of winter / beginning of spring, and hope to see you soon!
Samantha Skogerboe, CPP
President, PayrollOrg of Greater Iowa
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Statewide Conference
Planning for Statewide 2026 is fully under way!
Please mark your calendars for PAYO-IA Statewide Conference, Payroll: Powered by People
When: Friday September 25, 2026
Where: EMC Insurance
More details to come!
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PAYO-IA Chapter News
Join Our Facebook Community and let’s payroll… socially!
Stay connected with fellow payroll professionals by joining the PayrollOrg of Greater Iowa Facebook Group. Get chapter updates, event reminders, payroll news, and a place to share questions and best practices with your peers. Join the conversation and stay in the loop—find us on Facebook today!
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Upcoming meetings:
April 16, 2026 – Virtual – 12:00pm – 1:00pm - Speaker Dan Arnell Belarmino – IRS
May – no meeting
June/July – to be determined
August – Summer Outing for members! Come to the ball park August 12. There will be a presentation by Nataliya Boychenko Stone of Holmes Murphy then food and fun while enjoying the game!
September 24, 2026 – Payroll Meeting – 5:00pm – 7:30pm - EMC Bldg
September 25, 2026 – Statewide Conference - 7:30am- 4:30pm – EMC Bldg
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Government Liaison Corner
IRS Updates Tax Withholding Estimator for OBBBA Provisions
The IRS updated its tax withholding estimator to help taxpayers account for changes to credits and deductions they may be eligible for under Public Law 119-21, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) [IRS, IR-2026-35, 3-12-26].
The IRS said the estimator now takes into account: no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and other tax benefits related to OBBBA.
If employees want to account for these deductions in the income tax withheld from their paychecks, they must submit a new 2026 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, to the payroll department.
Jyme Mariani, Esq., Director of Payroll Information Resources for PayrollOrg
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Trivia Fun with Gayla!
- Who was the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor and played a key role in shaping wage, hour, and Social Security laws that directly affect payroll today?
- Frances Perkins was instrumental in the creation of which landmark program that still impacts payroll withholding today?
- Which federal act strengthened pay equity and is enforced through payroll practices?
Fun question😊
What’s the most common payroll question employees ask?
Answer: “Why is my paycheck different this time?”
Do you know the answer?
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Quiz Answers
- Frances Perkins
- Social Security
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963
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