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April 23, 2021
The IRS has released new resources explaining the tax credits available for employers who opt to provide paid family leave and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through Sept. 30, 2021. The new resources consist of a fact sheet and a “snapshot” document published on April 21, 2021, in conjunction with public remarks by President Joe Biden calling on employers to help their employees get vaccinated.
Qualifying Leave
Under the ARPA, eligible employers may take a tax credit (within set limits) against their share of the Medicare tax to fund the cost of paid employee leave taken for specific COVID-19-related reasons, including to receive and recover from vaccinations. The credits are available from April 1-Sept. 30, 2021.