January 15, 2026 Payroll Release Notes When will this be released?January 15, 2026 at 5 PM PST Is there downtime for this release?NoNew Feature/EnhancementsFeature Enhancement 1Iowa Tax Filing StatusEffective January 1, 2026, Iowa has introduced a new Tax Filing Status called “Qualified Surviving Spouse.” This status has been added to the Employee Withholding Card, with the same effective date, for both Employee Self Service and the Admin side. When selected, the appropriate tax will be calculated automatically.ValueEmployees who qualify can now accurately reflect their filing status on their Iowa W-4, ensuring correct tax withholding and reducing the risk of over- or under-withholding. AudienceThis update applies to employees who need to complete or update an Iowa W-4, as well as payroll administrators and HR teams responsible for Iowa tax setup and withholding accuracy.ExamplesAn employee in Iowa who qualifies as a surviving spouse updates their withholding card in Employee Self Service and selects Qualified Surviving Spo