Description

Payroll professionals know that change is the only constant, but 2026 is shaping up to be a year unlike any other. With new legislation, tax code shifts, and judicial rulings, the payroll landscape is facing a major shake-up. Have you considered how these updates will affect your company, your employees, and your compliance strategy? Falling behind isn’t an option when the rules are moving this fast.

This CE course, led by Aaron Riedthaler, MBA, CPP, takes you inside the biggest payroll developments from 2025 that will define the coming year. From the impact of recent SCOTUS decisions to critical IRS updates and sweeping reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill, every payroll team will need to prepare. You’ll also discover how retirement contribution changes and transition planning will create new responsibilities for employers and providers alike. With these insights, you’ll be equipped to spot risks, build strategies, and keep your payroll operations running smoothly.

Major Topics:

• Payroll changes: usual suspects
• Key SCOTUS updates
• IRS compliance updates
• Highlights of the OBBB
• Roth 401k catch-ups
• Payroll transition point

By the end of this CE course, you’ll know exactly where payroll is headed and how to get ahead of the curve. Don’t wait for 2026 to catch you off guard join this course and prepare your team for success.

Learning Objectives:-

• Discuss upcoming regulatory changes, SCOTUS decisions, and IRS announcements.
• Identify how companies can adapt to payroll compliance changes.
• Analyze current legislation that is in progress or newly introduced.
• Explain key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
• Explore how payroll teams must evolve at the transition point.
• Know and differentiate legislation without clear logistical guidance.

Who Should Attend?

• Payroll Managers, Specialists, and Administrators
• Human Resources Managers and HR Compliance Professionals
• Finance, Accounting, and Tax Professionals
• Compensation & Benefits Managers
• Compliance Officers and Internal Auditors
• Business Owners and Executives overseeing payroll functions
• Payroll Service Providers and Consultants
• Professionals preparing for major payroll changes in 2026