San Diego Chapter American Payroll Association Quarter 4 newsletter

Current Board Members President - Christine Ness, CPP, PHR Vice President -Cece Bramlett, CPP Treasurer - Kaly McKenna, CPP Secretary - Darlene Marinello, FPC Membership Director: -Tammy Britt Government Liaison - Stacy M Johnson, CPP Program Director – Lynda Taylor Education Coordinator - Kathrine Williams, CPP Chapter Coordinator - Elena Ruiz Webmaster - Jean Soltmann, CPP Auditor - Linda Parise, CPP Vendor Relations & Advisor - Leah Messenger, CPP Board Advisor - Suzanne Luciano-Tejada, CPP Social Media Coordinator - Jesse Norton Board Officers

*Meeting free to members, non-members $5.00 Upcoming events February 15, 2018, SDCOE, Annex C, 3:15pm – 5:00pm, Chris Olmstead with 2018 Legislative Update March 15, 2018, SDCOE, Annex B, Half Day Meeting, 1:15pm – 5:00pm April 19, 2018, SDCOE, Room 306, 3:15pm – 5:00pm May 24, 2018, SDCOE, Room 306, 3:15pm – 5:00pm *Meeting free to members, non-members $5.00 SDAPA Website

CPP Classes SDAPA offers CPP/FPC Study groups to help with FPC/CPP preparation and also to help with your re-certifications. Spring classes begin 2/8/2018 and end on 4/12/2018 Registration window: January 16, 2018 – April 20, 2018 Testing window: March 24, 2018 – April 21, 2018 Location: 10590 West Ocean Air Drive, Ste. 150, San Diego, CA 92130 Click here for detailed info and the syllabus.

Job postings Click here for details of all current job postings listed below Data Specialist – HRIS – San Diego County Office of Education Payroll Specialist – Casino Payroll Audit Technician – San Diego Office of Education Email sandiegochapterapa@hotmail.com to post an job opening free of charge.

Tax Updates 2018 There were significant changes to income tax withholdings for 2018. 2018 withholding allowances are listed here, and the following slide will show the percentage method tables. Source: IRS.GOV See Article 1036 for all updates

Tax Updates 2018 – Supplemental Wages Source: IRS.GOV See Article 1036 for all updates

Other Changes in 2018 Social Security Wage Base – 2018 is increasing from $127,200 to $128,700 Elective Deferral Limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans will be increasing from $18,000 to $18,500 H S A Limits for 2018: Individuals - $3,450 (up from $3,400 in 2017) Family - $6,900 (up from $6,750 in 2017) Source: IRS.GOV

OTHER NEWS Are you looking for a way to become more involved with the payroll and San Diego community? Join the SDAPA board! We have a philanthropy position open. Reach out to Christine Ness for more information.

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