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Recurring Identification Is Needed to Ensure That Employers Full Pay the Deferred Social Security Tax

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2023-46-030
Report Type
Audit
Special Project
Pandemic
Special Emphasis
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and COVID-19 Related Audits
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

The Commissioner, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, should ensure that the 3,231 tax accounts are updated to reflect the correct balance due.

The Commissioner, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, should continue to identify new tax accounts with a Social Security tax deferral at least through Calendar Year 2024 to ensure that all unpaid deferrals are identified for collection as appropriate.