Payroll year-end 2026: What's different, what's new and what could go wrong

Event overview

The 2026 payroll year-end reporting season introduces new operational requirements that payroll leaders cannot afford to overlook.

As organizations prepare for year-end, payroll teams must address evolving reporting considerations related to qualified overtime compensation, tips, Form W-2 reporting and retirement plan administration while continuing to navigate increasingly complex workforce, compliance and reporting requirements.

Join RSM professionals as they discuss the payroll developments shaping year-end 2026 and the practical steps employers can take to strengthen compliance, improve reporting accuracy and prepare for a successful filing season.

This webinar will explore qualified overtime reporting, payroll system readiness, emerging tip reporting requirements, retirement plan changes, multistate workforce considerations and year-end reconciliation strategies that can help organizations reduce risk and improve reporting outcomes.

Topics discussed

• Qualified overtime reporting and payroll system readiness
• Tip reporting requirements and payroll data considerations
• Form W-2 reporting developments and reconciliation strategies
• Retirement plan contribution limits and Roth catch-up requirements
• Multistate and remote workforce reporting challenges
• AI governance and payroll controls
• Cross-functional year-end reconciliation leading practices

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