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<p>The Government has announced a package to support businesses and individuals in the event of a change in COVID-19 alert levels. The package contains a proposal for a one-off resurgence support payment which businesses can apply to Inland Revenue for:</p>
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The one-off payment will be $1,500 plus a $400 payment per employee up to a total of 50 FTEs.</li>
<li>Businesses will need to declare a drop of 30% or more in income over a 14-day period as a result of an increase from Alert Level 1 to Alert Level 2 or higher.</li>
<li>They must have been in business for at least six months in order to apply.
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<p>Legislation containing the measure is expected to be introduced early next year. For more information see the Minister of Finance's <a href="/news/2020/2020-12-15-resurgence-support-payment-proposed#statement">media statement</a>.</p>

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