Updated December 7, 2020
Employer Situation Room
Presented by Heartland Payroll
Updated regularly, this is your destination for federal and industry resources curated by Heartland to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bookmark this page for easy access.
Especially for Heartland Payroll Clients
HR Support Center
A feature available to payroll clients subscribing for HR services. Includes an area devoted to COVID-19 resources, communication templates, forms and more.
Tax Credit for Hiring
You can upgrade your service to screen employees for a Work Opportunity Tax Credit and process credit claims for you.
COVID-19 HR Guidance and Best Practices
A recently recorded webinar for Heartland customers. Duration: 1 hour.
Heartland Payroll Year-end Resources
Resources from Heartland Payroll
- Heartland Payroll: 2020 Year-end Calendar
- Client Guide to Employee Self-Service Access: V1
- Client Guide to Employee Self-Service Access: V2
- Downloadable Forms: W2, W3, 1099 MISC, and 1099 NEC
- Heartland Online Payroll Client User Guide
- Heartland Resource Solution User Guide
- Client User Access Form
- Cancellation of Heartland Payroll Services
Internal Revenue Services Resources
- Calculator: Income Tax Withholding Assistant for Employers
- Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate
- Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
- Form 941 Schedule B, Report of Tax Liability for Semiweekly Schedule Depositors
- Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security (CARES) Act
Paycheck Protection Program
Loans providing a direct incentive for small businesses to keep workers on the payroll. Reach out to your specialist for reports you need for the initial loan or loan forgiveness applications.
Employee Retention Credits
Refundable tax credit designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll
Unemployment Guidance
Overview of New Provisions Get Details
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) | States will administer additional $600 weekly payments to certain eligible individuals receiving other benefits. Get Details
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) | Self-employed workers, independent contractors, and gig workers are eligible. Get Details
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Certain employers must provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19
Required Disclosure to Employees
Certain employers must notify employees of FFCRA provisions by email, direct mail, or by posting this notice in a physical location or on an internal or external website.
Employer Tax Credits
These refundable tax credits reimburse you, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing paid leave related to COVID-19.
Additional Key Provisions from Federal Actions
Economic Impact Payments
Direct cash relief for economic hardships caused by the pandemic (no action required)
Student Loan Relief
FSA has suspended wage garnishment and collections actions for student-loan borrowers and will refund more than $1.8 billion
Presidential Actions
Executive actions signed by the President in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:Expert Advice and Resources
- Resource Page for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- Form 7200 and Instructions
- Extensive Directory of Every Federal Agency's Coronavirus Response
- State-by-State Resources and Governmental Restrictions
- CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance
- FBI Urges Vigilance During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Protect Your Business from Coronavirus-Related Fraud and Phishing Attempts
- Five Reasonable Ways to Reinforce Your Business Against COVID-19
- National Restaurant Association resources
- How to Increase Your Revenue During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- 5 Things Small Business Owners Should Prioritize
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