Employer tax benefit on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act)

1. Extension of paid leave tax credits Under the FFCRA, employers with under 500 employees generally must provide paid leave to certain individuals impacted by COVID-19.  This requirement goes through December 31, 2020, and employers are eligible for a credit against payroll taxes to mitigate the cost of this leave.  The Act does not require…

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