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Welcome to NAPEO

At the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO):

  • As the unified voice of PEOs, we deliver legal certainty to the industry while protecting it from overreaching regulations or laws.

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  • We help small or mid-sized companies learn about the benefits a PEO brings, plus offer guidance on how to work with and find a PEO.

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  • Our resource library offers comprehensive information, technical guidance, and timely updates on all topics a PEO may need.

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  • ERTC
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    IRS ERTC Processing Update (July 2026)

    NAPEO recently held its fourth monthly meeting with IRS officials to discuss the status of outstanding Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims filed by PEOs and to receive updates on the agency’s examination process. This document reflects the most up-to-date information NAPEO has received from the IRS as of July 2026.

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    Past IRS Update on ERTC Claims (June 2026)

    This document provides additional context and practical guidance for PEOs with outstanding Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims. It reflects information shared with NAPEO by the IRS in June 2026 regarding processing status, documentation requirements and steps members can take to move claims forward.

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The PEO Industry at a Glance:

  • 14%of Employers

    with 20-499 employees use a PEO

  • 230,000Businesses

    utilize PEO services

  • $400+Billion

    estimated industry revenue

  • 4.5+Million

    jobs supported by PEOs

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Why a PEO matters

PEOs handle back-office administrative tasks that can bog down a business, allowing them to focus on their core mission, profitability and growth. They also give employees access to HR expertise and Fortune 500-level benefits at an affordable cost, improving employee retention and engagement.

  • HR Consulting
  • Retirement Solutions
  • Employee Benefits
  • Payroll Management
  • Compliance
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Success Stories:

‘Our relationship with our PEO has given us the ability to access their expertise in HR, current labor issues, workers’ comp, unemployment insurance, and most of all compliance… Our PEO is a very valuable resource.’

— Sue, Business Manager
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