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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Protecting Employees from Surprise Taxes Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits employers from deferring payment of payroll taxes unless affected employees provide written consent to a deferral. Employers must also provide notice to their employees of the right to provide or withhold written consent and the future tax liability resulting from providing consent to the deferral of such taxes.</p>]]></text>
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