Frequently Asked Questions

This six-session series will cover topics such as retaining talent, transformation, leadership, build confidence and credibility, and much more.

Go to Payroll.org/Workshops and log in. Under Workshop Selection, click Select Workshops. You may also find the handouts in the workshops on the app. Click on individual workshops to view the handouts. Handouts will be available through August 17, 2027.

Please read our event policies, including the Code of Conduct and Attendee Liability and Waiver of Claims.

The conference dress code is business casual. A jacket or sweater is recommended.

Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into the United States.

If you are interested in volunteering to help with various Payroll Congress activities, please contact Marisa Huerta. Some of the activities include helping at the registration.

Connect and network with other Payroll Congress attendees on the Payroll Congress Community.

Join PAYO's Education Team as they give you the inside scoop on this year's Payroll Congress. All Congress attendees are automatically registered for this free webinar.

If you have one of the following dietary needs and did not select it during registration, please contact Customer Service at 210-224-6406: Dairy Allergy, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Peanut Allergy, Shellfish Allergy, Vegan, or Vegetarian. Dietary requests made within two weeks from the event start date cannot be guaranteed. By requesting a dietary meal and indicating the meal functions you will be attending, you confirm that you will be eating your dietary meal purchased by PayrollOrg on your behalf. There is no additional charge for the dietary meal(s), unless you elect not to eat it, fail to pick up the dietary meal, or eat a regular attendee meal in its place. In any of these instances, you will be invoiced $50 for each dietary meal that you ordered. Dietary requests will be limited and will not be honored onsite.

Make plans to attend this kick-off social event on Tuesday morning to reunite with payroll peers and make new connections. There will be coffee, door prizes, and guided networking for first-timers!

Make plans to attend FETE! Speakeasy, the Payroll Congress party on Wednesday evening for drinks, dancing, and games. Guests of attendees are welcome to join the fun with a ticket purchased in advance at Registration.

Bring your costume and sign up in the expo hall on Wednesday the week of the event.

PayrollOrg volunteers are invited to take a commemorative photo with Executive Director, Dan Maddux, and PAYO President in the Expo on Thursday.

Join us for the Chapter Exchange Reception on Monday as we celebrate PayrollOrg chapters and their achievements. Attendance is open to everyone! You do not need to be a chapter member.

If you require special services, please call Customer Service at +1 210 224 6406 at least 21 days in advance of the event.

Grab the printed magazine with onsite information and event photos from newsstands throughout the Conference Center Tuesday through Thursday.

You can find real-time announcements, read articles, and watch videos in the daily Congress Today online magazine at www.CongressToday.org.

The Payroll Congress app will be available to download in April 2027. Once the app is available on app stores, visit m.payroll.org to download it to your mobile device.

After logging in to the app, go to your profile page on the profile icon in the bottom navigation and click View profile. Go to Settings in the top right and click on Privacy. Make sure your profile visibility is enabled.

After logging in to the app, go to your profile page on the profile icon in the bottom navigation and click View profile. Go to Settings in the top right and click on Privacy. Make sure your profile visibility is enabled.

Then, find the Attendees tile on the homepage to search for and connect with attendees. You can also access your messages on your Profile Page.After logging in to the app, go to your profile page on the profile icon in the bottom navigation and click View profile. Go to Settings in the top right and click on Privacy. Make sure your profile visibility is enabled.

Then, find the Attendees tile on the homepage to search for and connect with attendees. You can also access your messages on your Profile Page.
Then, find the Attendees tile on the homepage to search for and connect with attendees. You can also access your messages on your Profile Page.

You may request a refund for the ticket at the onsite Registration Desk by noon on Wednesday, May 12. You will need to fill out a refund request form and return the party wristband and two drink tickets. A refund will be made in the original form of payment, unless paid in cash. If cash payment was made, a check will be issued and mailed to the registrant.

All-Access Pass:
Up to 20 RCHs, 2.0 CEUs, and 24 CPE credits

Tuesday Pass:
Up to 4 RCHs and 0.4 CEUs

Wednesday Pass:
Up to 6 RCHs and 0.6 CEUs

Thursday Pass:
Up to 5 RCHs and 0.5 CEUs

Friday Pass:
Up to 5 RCHs and 0.5 CEUs

Virtual Congress & Expo
Earn up to 9.0 RCHs, 0.9 CEUs, and 6.0 CPE credits

Attendees will receive an email with their Certificate of Completion, which will include the total RCHs earned after Payroll Congress. CPPs and FPCs need only to retain the Certificate of Completion for attending Payroll Congress. Your Payroll Congress RCHs will auto-populate your online recertification log 6-8 weeks after the event. The number of RCHs earned will depend on the final workshops selected. Attendees can change their workshop selections up to 30 days after the event. If none are selected, 0 will appear on the Thank You Letter.

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) seeking Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits need to attend the entire session. A six-digit code will be given at each workshop. Three digits will be given midway through the presentation and another three digits will be given near the end of the presentation. Write down these codes, as you will need them to acquire your CPEs. The combined six-digits will unlock the CPE evaluation for that workshop on the daily workshop evaluation site. CPE certificates will be emailed 6-8 weeks after the event.

If your certification expired at the end of 2026, you must submit the recertification log and pay any late fees or reinstatement fees to maintain certification status. If you have recently submitted your log for recertification, please allow 8-10 weeks for processing. If you have questions, email [email protected].

We cannot mail giveaways to participants after Payroll Congress. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis until quantities run out.

We encourage you to attend the workshops you selected. Rooms are set for the number of people who have registered for each workshop. However, you are free to attend any workshop you wish. For accurate RCH tracking you need to go back and select the workshops you attended if they changed from your original selection.

Send a thank you letter to your boss for supporting your attendance at the 2026 Payroll Congress.

Relive the amazing moments by exploring the latest photo gallery.

Maximize your event takeaways with our Post-Congress Implementation Checklist.

Make sure you get the credits you deserve by reviewing the 2026 Credit Guide.

Log in to view this year's workshop handouts.

Yes. Workshop proposals for the 45th Annual Payroll Congress are due June 19, 2026. Proposals are reviewed on the basis of applicability, originality, conference needs, and speaker qualifications. Notifications to selected presenters will begin in September. Submit your proposal here.

It will be held in early July 2027. It is included in the All-Access Pass for Payroll Congress registration. It can be purchased separately. Members receive a discounted rate.

The 45th Annual Congress will be held May 11-14, 2027, in San Antonio, TX. It will be at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Visit Payroll.org/chapters to find an active chapter near you.

PayrollOrg membership dues are $312 annually. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $35, making your first-year payment $347. Join today at Payroll.org. Please note: If you are not already a PayrollOrg member, one year of membership dues are included with your full conference registration.

Have a group of 3 or more from your company? Discover Team PAYO group discounting on individual membership! Go to Team PAYO for more information.

Details for all of PayrollOrg’s educational offerings can be found online at Payroll.org.

PayrollOrg’s professional publications are on display at the PayrollOrg Booth. There will be demos of PayrollOrg’s Payroll Source Plus (online payroll reference library) at the PayrollOrg Booth.

Sign up today at Payroll.org/news-resources/news/subscribe-to-news to receive the latest payroll news in the form of an electronic digest (Pay News Now) delivered straight to your inbox. You choose the frequency (instant, daily, weekly, or monthly).

You can shop at www.NationalPayrollWeek.com later this month (click the Shop tab in the menu). Order early to make sure you get what you want – these goodies always sell out fast.