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PayrollOrg BOOKSHELF Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the difference between the PayrollOrg Bookshelf and My Bookshelf?
A.
The PayrollOrg Bookshelf is the online platform for all of the compliance publications available from PayrollOrg. My
Bookshelf is where the publications you have purchased or are subscribed to appear. The My Bookshelf view requires
a user to sign in, and each view will be customized to reflect the publications to which the user is subscribed. Every
PayrollOrg member has access to Payroll Currently as a member benefit so the member’s view of My Bookshelf will reflect
at least that publication all other publications and subscriptions are available for purchase.
Q. What do I receive on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf if I am a PayrollOrg member?
A.
All PayrollOrg members receive Payroll Currently as a membership benefit on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf. Payroll Currently
is a monthly electronic newsletter covering federal payroll compliance news and issues. Every issue of Payroll Currently
includes “Inside Washington” – the latest news from the PayrollOrg’s Government Relations office on lobbying efforts and
other actions – state and local highlights, and a topical index. All other publications and subscriptions on the PayrollOrg
Bookshelf are available for purchase.
OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY
Q. Is there offline functionality for the PayrollOrg Bookshelf?
A.
The PayrollOrg Bookshelf is an internet-based product, so you must be connected to the internet and logged in with your
PayrollOrg ID or email and password for access. The core publications of Payroll Source Plus® are updated and require an
online connection with your PayrollOrg ID and password. These include The Payroll Source®, Guide to State Payroll Laws,
Federal Payroll Tax Laws &Regulations, and Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws &Regulations.
Some static publications on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf (generally added annually and not updated throughout the year)
can be downloaded and accessed offline. Static downloadable publications with offline functionality include The Payroll
Source® study guide version, Payroll Practice Fundamentals, Guide to Local Payroll Taxes, Guide to Federal and State
Garnishment Laws, and Guide to Federal and State Wage &Hour Laws. Payroll Currently and PayState Update are electronic
newsletters that can be downloaded. Because these static publications are not updated during the year (once published),
readers using these publications must check to ensure that the content has not been updated since the date of publication.
UPDATES
Q. How often are updates made to the publications on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf?
A.
The core publications of Payroll Source Plus® are are updated throughout the year, generally on a quarterly basis, or as
needed based on major changes to laws, regulations, and guidance. This includes The Payroll Source®, Guide to State
Payroll Laws, Federal Payroll Tax Laws &Regulations, and Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws &Regulations. These books are
also printed annually, with new editions published each year beginning in March and April.
Static publications are generally replaced on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf with the current edition once per year. They are not
updated until the next annual edition is available. These publications may be downloaded or viewed online in the ereader.
If you would like to keep multiple editions, download the PDF of these publications by clicking the arrow icon. These
publications include The Payroll Source® study guide version, Payroll Practice Fundamentals, Guide to Local Payroll Taxes,
Guide to Federal and State Garnishment Laws, and Guide to Federal and State Wage &Hour Laws.
Q. What is the best way to use the publications on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf to stay updated
on payroll compliance news and developments?
A.
It is recommended that you read Payroll Currently every month and refer to the updated The Payroll Source® (available as
part of The Payroll Source® Online, Payroll Source Plus®, and Federal and State Payroll Compliance Resource) for your
payroll-related research needs and questions. If you are a multi-state employer, subscribe to PayState Update for the
PayrollOrg BOOKSHELF Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the difference between the PayrollOrg Bookshelf and My Bookshelf?
A.
The PayrollOrg Bookshelf is the online platform for all of the compliance publications available from PayrollOrg. My
Bookshelf is where the publications you have purchased or are subscribed to appear. The My Bookshelf view requires
a user to sign in, and each view will be customized to reflect the publications to which the user is subscribed. Every
PayrollOrg member has access to Payroll Currently as a member benefit so the member’s view of My Bookshelf will reflect
at least that publication all other publications and subscriptions are available for purchase.
Q. What do I receive on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf if I am a PayrollOrg member?
A.
All PayrollOrg members receive Payroll Currently as a membership benefit on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf. Payroll Currently
is a monthly electronic newsletter covering federal payroll compliance news and issues. Every issue of Payroll Currently
includes “Inside Washington” – the latest news from the PayrollOrg’s Government Relations office on lobbying efforts and
other actions – state and local highlights, and a topical index. All other publications and subscriptions on the PayrollOrg
Bookshelf are available for purchase.
OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY
Q. Is there offline functionality for the PayrollOrg Bookshelf?
A.
The PayrollOrg Bookshelf is an internet-based product, so you must be connected to the internet and logged in with your
PayrollOrg ID or email and password for access. The core publications of Payroll Source Plus® are updated and require an
online connection with your PayrollOrg ID and password. These include The Payroll Source®, Guide to State Payroll Laws,
Federal Payroll Tax Laws &Regulations, and Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws &Regulations.
Some static publications on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf (generally added annually and not updated throughout the year)
can be downloaded and accessed offline. Static downloadable publications with offline functionality include The Payroll
Source® study guide version, Payroll Practice Fundamentals, Guide to Local Payroll Taxes, Guide to Federal and State
Garnishment Laws, and Guide to Federal and State Wage &Hour Laws. Payroll Currently and PayState Update are electronic
newsletters that can be downloaded. Because these static publications are not updated during the year (once published),
readers using these publications must check to ensure that the content has not been updated since the date of publication.
UPDATES
Q. How often are updates made to the publications on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf?
A.
The core publications of Payroll Source Plus® are are updated throughout the year, generally on a quarterly basis, or as
needed based on major changes to laws, regulations, and guidance. This includes The Payroll Source®, Guide to State
Payroll Laws, Federal Payroll Tax Laws &Regulations, and Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws &Regulations. These books are
also printed annually, with new editions published each year beginning in March and April.
Static publications are generally replaced on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf with the current edition once per year. They are not
updated until the next annual edition is available. These publications may be downloaded or viewed online in the ereader.
If you would like to keep multiple editions, download the PDF of these publications by clicking the arrow icon. These
publications include The Payroll Source® study guide version, Payroll Practice Fundamentals, Guide to Local Payroll Taxes,
Guide to Federal and State Garnishment Laws, and Guide to Federal and State Wage &Hour Laws.
Q. What is the best way to use the publications on the PayrollOrg Bookshelf to stay updated
on payroll compliance news and developments?
A.
It is recommended that you read Payroll Currently every month and refer to the updated The Payroll Source® (available as
part of The Payroll Source® Online, Payroll Source Plus®, and Federal and State Payroll Compliance Resource) for your
payroll-related research needs and questions. If you are a multi-state employer, subscribe to PayState Update for the
