2025 Payroll Year End & 2026 Payroll Start Webinar

Confidently Close 2025 and Start 2026

Prepare your district or agency for a smooth transition from the 2025 payroll year into 2026 with this practical webinar recording from CESA 6 payroll expert Danielle Neitzel, CPP.

This session walks viewers through critical payroll year-end responsibilities and start-of-year considerations, highlighting common challenges, required timelines, and key reminders to support accuracy and compliance. Designed for payroll professionals at all experience levels, the webinar combines step-by-step guidance with real-world context to help you confidently close out 2025 and prepare for a successful 2026 payroll year.

In this recorded webinar, you will:

• Year-End Preparation: Participants will learn how to efficiently organize, verify, and complete key tasks required to close out the 2025 payroll year accurately.
• Year-End Reporting: Participants will review reporting requirements, deadlines, and best practices for preparing and submitting all mandatory year-end payroll documents.
• Federal & State Regulations for 2026: Participants will review updated federal and state payroll regulations for 2026 and learn how to apply these changes to ensure full compliance.
• Starting Calendar Year 2026: Participants will gain the skills to set up and launch 2026 payroll processes, including system updates, rate changes, and required documentation for a smooth start to the new year.

This on-demand recording allows you to pause, rewind, and revisit sections as needed, making it a valuable reference tool throughout the year-end and start-up process.

Who Should Watch:

Wisconsin School District Payroll Specialists

Format:

• Webinar Video (2 hours and 38 minutes)
• Payroll Handouts and a Sample Statement Template for Overtime wages for H.R. 1 OBBBA. 

* This Webinar is available until March 31, 2026 for time-sensitive information.