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The IRS has issued new resources for employers who provide paid family and sick leave under the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A fact sheet and “snapshot” document were published in conjunction with the President’s remarks about calling on employers to help their employees get vaccinated.
Under the ARPA, eligible employers can take a tax credit against their share of Medicare tax to fund the cost of paid employee leave taken for COVID-19 related reasons, including to receive and recover from vaccinations. The tax credit limit is $511 per day and $5,110 total for paid sick leave, and $200 per day and $12,000 total for paid family leave. The credits are available from April 1-September 30, 2021.
Employers can report their paid sick and family leave wages for each quarter on their federal employment tax return.
Download the bulletin for more details.
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