September 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.
Letter from the President
Happy (almost) fall, ya'll!
Summer vacations are over, kids are back in school, and PAYO-IA's Statewide conference is right around the corner! If you haven't registered yet, we would love to have you join us on Sept. 25 at EMC Insurance Companies for a day filled with education and networking (and some fun and swag too!). We have an amazing lineup of speakers that are sure to make this an impactful day!
If you've ever felt called to make an impact on your local and national payroll communities, please consider running for a PAYO-IA board position! Elections will be held in late September. Please email [email protected] to get your name on the ballot!
Don't forget to join our Facebook page as a way to post questions, ask for information, and stay up-to-date on Chapter news and events!
I hope to see you all in the near future!
Warm regards,
President
Let's Celebrate National Payroll Week!
Let's celebrate National Payroll Week (September 7-11, 2026) and recognize the important role payroll plays in supporting America's workforce!
National Payroll Week is a great opportunity to thank payroll professionals for their hard work and dedication to ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with ever-changing laws and regulations. It is also a chance to increase awareness of the payroll withholding system and the vital role payroll plays in funding programs and benefits that impact us all.
Take a few moments this week to recognize your fellow employees and payroll professionals who work behind the scenes to keep payroll running smoothly.
Don't forget to participate in the annual Getting Paid In America Survey for a chance to win an extra paycheck!
For more information about National Payroll Week, visit www.nationalpayrollweek.com.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who contributes to making payroll a success. Your dedication helps ensure that every employee receives the pay and benefits they have earned.
Gayla Nesbitt,
NPW/Community Development Chair
Upcoming Events
Join PayrollOrg of Greater Iowa as we celebrate National Payroll Week!
Location: EMC Insurance Companies, 717 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
5:30 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Celebration/Program
Click here to register
Join PayrollOrg of Greater Iowa for our annual Statewide Conference!
Date/Time:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
EMC Insurance Companies
717 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
- Stephanie Salavejus, PayrollOrg
- Communication - Everyone's Talking, but No One is Listening
- Panel Discussion
- Benefits and Impact of Being Involved in PAYO and PAYO-IA
- Peter Berard, RSM US
- Payroll Audits and Best Practices
- Michael Gookin, EMC Insurance Companies
- Leading with Intention: Defining Your Brand
- Megan Moritz, Dentons Law Firm
- Wage & Hour Compliance: The Devil's in the Details (and the Timesheets)
- Jana VanDerKamp, Iowa Workforce Development
- MyIowaUI: Powered by You
Click here to register
*When you sign up for both National Payroll Week celebration (9/24) and Statewide Conference (9/25), you will receive a $10 voucher to be used on any remaining meetings in 2026*
Upcoming Chapter Meetings:
October Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Speaker:
Randi Slaughter
Topic:
Employee financial education: A No Cost Financial Wellness Benefit
(Registration details will be sent closer to the meeting date.)
December Year-End Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location:
Kinzler Corporation
700 SE Oralabor Rd
Ankeny, IA 50021
Speaker:
Sally Hilton
Topic:
2026 Year-End and 2027 Updates
(Registration details will be sent closer to the meeting date.)
PAYO-IA Chapter News
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!
Government Liaison Corner
No recent statewide government updates.
Update to FAQs on “No Tax on Overtime” deduction
IR-2026-88, Aug. 6, 2026
The IRS recently updated the FAQs about the “No Tax on Overtime” Deduction under the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Notable changes include:
- The removal of information that was applicable only to the 2025 tax year.
- Clarification on the limits and timing of the qualified overtime compensation
deduction. - Additional information on coverage and exemptions under the FLSA.
- Detailed information on Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and Form 1099-NEC
requirements applicable to employers and payors of qualified overtime
compensation. - Information on federal income tax withholding procedures related to qualified
overtime compensation. - Information on the requirement that qualified overtime compensation must be
separately reported on Form W-2 to claim the deduction.
The updated FAQs are available in Fact Sheet FS-2026-13.
IRS Launches Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Report
The Internal Revenue Service today announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account.
Taxpayers can securely obtain and download the report when applying for a job, a loan, a government benefit, or another service that requires tax compliance information.
Financial institutions, government agencies, and other organizations that receive the report can use its built-in digital certificate to confirm its authenticity. The certificate also helps protect taxpayer information and maintains the integrity of the report.
“By providing a secure, digitally authenticated report, the IRS is making it easier for taxpayers to access and share important information while protecting privacy and data integrity,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano.
Key benefits
- Authenticated and secure: Each Tax Compliance Report includes an IRS-issued digital certificate that confirms its authenticity.
- Built-in verification: Verification features are embedded directly in the downloadable file.
- On-demand access: Taxpayers can access and download their report at any time through their IRS Individual Online Account.
- Standardized assurance: Each report includes the same authentication and verification features.
For more information, visit Tax Compliance Report on IRS.gov.
IRS NEWSWIRE AUG 20 2026
TRIVIA CORNER
Labor Day and Payroll are closely connected because both celebrate and support America's workforce.
Let's see if you know the answer to this Labor Day Trivia.
- What year did Labor Day become a federal holiday, and which US President signed it into federal law?
- Which city is credited with holding one of the first Labor Day parades?
- What fashion "rule" traditionally ends after Labor Day?
- Why is National Payroll Week often celebrated near Labor Day?
Board Members
President: Samantha Skogerboe, CPP
Email: [email protected]
Vice President: Tori Worley, CPP
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Carol Fisher
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Barbara Craig
Email: [email protected]
Membership: Deb Cole, CPP
Email: [email protected]
Government Liaison: Dave Moll
Email: [email protected]
Education Chair: Holly Atkin
Email: [email protected]
National Payroll Week/Community Development: Gayla Nesbitt
Email: [email protected]
