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IRS guidance addresses expanded paid family and medical leave credit

The guidance explains how employers can claim the expanded credit for paid family and medical leave beginning in 2026 using a premium-based method.

The guidance explains how employers can claim the expanded credit for paid family and medical leave beginning in 2026 using a premium-based method.

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Why it matters

The IRS guidance on the expanded paid family and medical leave credit clarifies how employers can claim the credit starting in 2026, which is important for tax and payroll professionals but represents routine regulatory clarification rather than a structural change.