Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help Center
COVID-19 Support for Your: Finances | Employees | Operations
Latest Update as of April 8, 2021
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PPP Extension Act extends deadline to apply for PPP loans until may 31, 2021.
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 impacts tax credits for paid leave, COBRA (new guidance on notices issued April 7), unemployment benefits, PPP and sets aside billions in aid for restaurants.
- Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern discusses where the restaurant industry is headed. Listen to our Paychex Business Series podcast.
- Senior Compliance professional Laurie Savage provides insights on the impact of the latest stimulus package. View the recorded webinar
COVID-19 Tools and Information
Whether you’re looking to apply for your first — or your second — PPP loan, or are looking for other relief options, we’re here to help.
Tax Credits
- Learn how the Employee Retention Tax Credit could help your business.
- Are you eligible for the Employee Retention Tax Credit? Listen to our podcast.
- What other tax benefits are available for businesses through the new stimulus bill? Our podcast has more details.
PPP Loan Guidance
- Applying for PPP loan forgiveness? Use our loan forgiveness estimator to help.
- Find an SBA-Approved Lender for Your PPP Loan
- Paychex Flex® users can login to enjoy a more robust PPP loan forgiveness estimator with updated guidance and view a webinar that demonstrates the tool.
Tools and Resources
- What’s happening in your state? Reopening orders and guidance.
- Our Customer Support site has FAQs, from payroll processing to retirement information.
- For updates in Spanish, visite el centro de ayuda del COVID-19.
Navigating Relief Options
As the pandemic continues, we know many businesses are looking for additional financial relief, but unsure where to start. Whether you’re looking to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, or are looking for other financial relief, this interactive tool can help you navigate the many relief options that may be available to you.
Use this tool to learn more about applying for the second round of PPP loans, how to apply for PPP loan forgiveness, whether you might be eligible for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), and more.
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COVID-19 Webinars, Podcasts and Articles
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Vaccination and the Workplace: Key Considerations
Wondering what, if any, role your organization should play in motivating employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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Small Business Employment Watch: Job growth as America Starts Reopening From COVID-19 Pandemic
Gene Marks speaks with Frank Fiorille, VP of Risk, Compliance, and Data Analytics from Paychex, to dive into the current trends for hiring, unemployment, and wages for small businesses.
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What is a Paycard and How Do They Work?
How do you get wages into the hands of your employees? The old days of counting out cash are long gone.
Resources for All Aspects of Your Business
Securing Your Finances
There are many options available to help keep your business well-funded and operating smoothly right now.
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Supporting Employees
Support, protect, and inform your staff about what’s ahead as you acclimate to a new normal.
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Business Operations
Getting back up and running requires thorough planning and understanding of how to move forward.
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HR Support (ASO/PEO Solutions)
Check Your State's Reopening Orders and Regulations
Find information on your state's stay-at-home-orders, reopening guidelines, and more.
Employee COVID-19 Screening
Through our vendor HireRight, Paychex is offering viral marker (antigen) COVID-19 testing to customers through our Employee Screening Service.
Helpful Information for Paychex Clients
Our goal is to help keep you in business during this difficult time. Here's what we're doing to support you.
We Have Solutions That Can Support You During COVID-19, and Beyond
Additional Coronavirus Information
A variety of government agencies have created dedicated web pages to offer guidance on issues related to the outbreak.