Overview of Payroll Tax Relief Enacted to Help Businesses Struggling in the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Congress recently passed legislation aimed at encouraging business owners to continue paying the wages and benefits of employees by providing payroll-related tax credits, loans, and other forms of necessary relief. If you own a business, the InSight Law team wants to ensure you are fully aware of the various programs and tax incentives available to help you during this difficult and unprecedented time. Payroll Tax Relief for Businesses with Less than 500 Employees There are now tax credits available to help business owners cover the expense of paid sick leave and paid family leave. There is also tax-free forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program loans and other government-backed loans aimed at helping business owners cover payroll and operating expenses during the Coronavirus pandemic; There is also a new payroll tax credit for qualifying wages paid during a time when the employer’s business was suspended or experienced a significant decline in revenue as a result...