FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act | Internal Revenue Service

FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act | Internal Revenue Service.

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UPDATED FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act

The IRS has posted updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to IRS.gov providing answers regarding the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act.

The Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19.

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