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| Individual employers can rely upon reasonable notice of changes to reporting requirements: If nothing else, their quarterly payroll tax form received in the mail will have new boxes with instructions. |
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| However, payroll firms often file electronically or computer-generate report forms, and need to know about changes and new requirements well in advance. Member firms often quote a minimum of six to nine-months of lead time time for major changes in order to perform necessary tasks, such as: |
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 | Change computer software to prompt clients for and collect the information |
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| Distribute and install software changes |
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| Notify and train clients about changes |
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| Collect relevant data |
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| Change computer software to report the information |
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| Test all software changes for quality assurance |
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| NPRC serves to educate government agencies about the need for early notice, improve communications between agencies and affected business partners, and occasionally negotiate for appropriate extensions for significant changes. |
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