This release includes tax updates along with additional fixes across TempWorks products.
Additional Updates
Beyond
- Fixed the following issues related to In-App Notifications:
- Fixed an issue where “Sent” or “Failed” notifications would show the incorrect status of “Processing”.
- Fixed an issue where the “Last Sent” date would only populate when the grid is refreshed. Now, the date will update immediately upon the sending of a notification.
HRCenter
- Updated the “Expiration Date” field to be required within the default Federal I-9 form.
- Removed the highlighting of the "Exemptions" box within the default Federal W-4 form.
Tax Updates
- Arkansas
- Updated the supplemental tax rate 3.7%, effective 1/1/2026.
- Georgia
- Updated the state tax rate to 4.99%, effective 5/11/2026.
- Iowa
- Updated the wage base to $21,100, effective 1/1/2027.
- Kansas
- Updated the wage base to $15,700, effective 1/1/2027.
- Kentucky
- For Grant County, KY - Updated the tax rate to 2.0%, effective 7/1/2026.
- Nevada
- Updated the wage base to $45,400, effective 1/1/2027.
- Ohio
- For Kent Brimfield JEDD, OH - Tax is administered by RITA, effective 7/1/2026.
- For Upper Sandusky, OH - Updated the tax rate to 1.75%, effective 1/1/2026.
- For Woodville, OH - Added a tax rate of 1.0%, effective 7/1/2026.
- Oregon
- For Eugene, OR - Regarding the Community Safety Payroll Tax, updated the wage exemption threshold to $32,344, effective 7/1/2026.
- Pennsylvania
- For Philadelphia, PA - Updated the resident tax rate to 3.735% and updated the non-resident tax rate to 3.425%, effective 7/1/2026.
- Washington
- Updated the wage base to $82,000, effective 1/1/2027.
- West Virginia
- Updated withholding amounts and tax rates based on “Two Earner/Two or More Jobs” and “One Earner/One Job” requirements provided by the state of West Virginia.
- Wyoming
- Updated the wage base to $82,000, effective 1/1/2027.
For Self-Hosted Clients
*Note* WebCenter is doing a security update, as part of the 8/7/2026 release. As a result, a manual code change will need to be applied to your “Web.config” file.
It is recommended that you create a backup of your “Web.config” file before proceeding with applying the updated code.
To apply the code changes, you will need to find the "<runtime>" section of your “Web.config” file and replace it with the following code within the attached .TXT file.
In the event you apply the 8/7/2026 update and have not applied the code changes to your “Web.config” file, you will receive an error upon accessing WebCenter. Please do not make the change until you are ready to apply the 8/7/2026 Release.
*Note* For all self-hosted clients, as always, ensure you install all updates to give your users the best experience and new features.
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