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Payroll tax relief for employers impacted by COVID-19
Employers impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for payroll tax credits and deferrals reportable on their quarterly payroll tax returns.
Employers impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for payroll tax credits and deferrals reportable on their quarterly payroll tax returns.
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Updated emergency regulations and revised guidance explains the duration of COVID-19 nexus and withholding policies.
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