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FEDERAL

Laws & Policy The administration and legislators on Capitol Hill are discussing additional measures that have yet to be signed into law, including:

Loan guarantees for the airline, cruise and hotel industries. Eliminating certain taxes and fees for airlines. A cut to the payroll tax.

Paid sick leave for those affected by the virus who don’t have benefits through their employer.

Improved access to coronavirus testing.

Financial assistance to hourly wage workers affected by reduced business. Increased access to small-business loans and grants. Extensions on estimated tax payments.

Expanding a tax credit for family-leave programs. Expanded unemployment insurance.

Tax extensions beyond April 15 for small and midsize businesses.

To Do: Stay tuned into to these topics and discuss with your representatives which measures are most valuable to your business.


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