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PayrollOrg BOOKSHELF Frequently Asked Questions
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 Username and password for access. The core publications of Payroll Source Plus® are updated and
require an online connection with your PayrollOrg username 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.
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 latest
state and local payroll news published biweekly.
You can download and keep The Payroll Source® study guide version but remember it will become outdated as it is not
updated throughout the year.
ONLINE EDITIONS
Q. The publication I purchased is not updated throughout the year. How long will I have
access to it?
A.
If you purchased Payroll Practice Fundamentals, Guide to Local Payroll Taxes, Guide to Federal and State Garnishment
Laws, or Guide to Federal and State Wage &Hour Laws, you have access to a static electronic version on the PayrollOrg
Bookshelf and a downloadable PDF file. Your access to both ends when the next edition is published. So, for example, if
you purchased the 2024 edition of Guide to Local Payroll Taxes, you can view it and download it until the 2025 edition is
published. Once the 2025 edition is published, the 2024 edition is removed from the PayrollOrg Bookshelf.
PayrollOrg BOOKSHELF Frequently Asked Questions
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 Username and password for access. The core publications of Payroll Source Plus® are updated and
require an online connection with your PayrollOrg username 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.
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 latest
state and local payroll news published biweekly.
You can download and keep The Payroll Source® study guide version but remember it will become outdated as it is not
updated throughout the year.
ONLINE EDITIONS
Q. The publication I purchased is not updated throughout the year. How long will I have
access to it?
A.
If you purchased Payroll Practice Fundamentals, Guide to Local Payroll Taxes, Guide to Federal and State Garnishment
Laws, or Guide to Federal and State Wage &Hour Laws, you have access to a static electronic version on the PayrollOrg
Bookshelf and a downloadable PDF file. Your access to both ends when the next edition is published. So, for example, if
you purchased the 2024 edition of Guide to Local Payroll Taxes, you can view it and download it until the 2025 edition is
published. Once the 2025 edition is published, the 2024 edition is removed from the PayrollOrg Bookshelf.
