---
title: US Payroll Tax Update for Form 941 & COBRA Premium Assistance Payments
description: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 includes changes to employers COBRA responsibilities.
---

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# [US Payroll Tax Update for Form 941 & COBRA Premium Assistance Payments](https://www.equationtech.us/sage-accpac-blog/bid/17851/US-Payroll-Tax-Update-for-Form-941-COBRA-Premium-Assistance-Payments)

 Written by [EQ Tech](https://www.equationtech.us/sage-accpac-blog/author/eq-tech) | Wed, Mar 11, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 includes changes to employers' COBRA responsibilities. 

Sage Accpac's March 31st 2009 U.S. Payroll Tax Update will include the additional 2 lines required to accommodate the new stimulus package's requirements for COBRA Premium Assistance Payments.

Not current on your Accpac Payroll Tax Updates?  Interested in using Sage Accpac Payroll?  Is your HR Department having trouble administering COBRA enrollment and payments?  [Contact us](mailto:info@equationtech.us) for more information on Sage Accpac Payroll or HROffice.

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