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# Claiming the COVID-19 Employee Retention Tax Credit

Jul 29, 2020

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Enacted in March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provides a credit to employers that keep employees on their payroll amid an economic hardship due to the novel COVID-19. Learn what this means for you as an employer, and find out how to claim the credit in our free guide.

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 As Vice President, Kitty is responsible for business development and strategy, partnering with employers to administer the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program, and serving on the board of the National Employment Opportunity Network (NEON).

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