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IRS Guidance Implementing Payroll Tax Deferral Raises Many Questions

Date:: August 31, 2020

The IRS has issued guidance on how to implement President Trump's payroll tax deferral Memorandum, but the guidance leaves employers with many unanswered questions.

President Trump Issues Payroll Tax Deferral Order

Date:: August 12, 2020

President Trump has issued an executive order for a payroll tax holiday to provide financial relief to employees affected by the COVID-19 crisis. However, many payroll experts are advising employers not to take action until further information is available.

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Eases PPP Loans Restrictions

Date:: June 5, 2020

President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans to small employers under the PPP.

CARES Act Provides Relief to Distressed Employers and Workers Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Date:: March 31, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) aims to help employers keep workers on their payrolls, through tax credits and other measures, during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

IRS and DOL Announce Plan for Claiming Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits by Small and Midsize Employers

Date:: March 27, 2020

The IRS and DOL announced that small and midsize employers will be able to begin claiming two new refundable payroll tax credits designed to immediately and fully reimburse the cost of providing COVID-19-related leave to their employees.

Paid Leave Mandated for First Time Nationally Under Coronavirus Emergency Law

Date:: March 19, 2020

Millions of US workers will be entitled to paid leave for the first time under a coronavirus emergency relief law signed last night by President Trump.

House Passes Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Free Coronavirus Testing in Sweeping Bill

Date:: March 16, 2020

Amidst the growing global coronavirus pandemic, the House of Representatives has passed a sweeping bill that aims to strengthen the safety net for workers.

IRS Debuts the 2020 Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate

Date:: December 5, 2019

The IRS released the completely redesigned calendar year 2020 federal Form W-4, which reflects changes required under the 2017 federal tax reform law.

IRS Releases Second Drafts of Redesigned 2020 Form W-4 and Withholding Instructions

Date:: August 20, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released second drafts of the completely redesigned 2020 Form W-4 and new Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods for use in 2020, which employers may use to reprogram their payroll software.

IRS Issues Draft of Proposed 2020 Form W-4

Date:: June 6, 2019

The IRS has published a draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, which incorporates changes made by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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