payroll tax holiday
Definition
In the U.S., the temporary reduction of payroll taxes extended to all working taxpayers under the Tax Relief Act of 2010. The reduction of 2% applies to employee payroll tax contributions made in 2011. Employer contributions are not reduced. A taxpayer who earns $50,000 will realize a savings of $1,000 (2% of $50,000).
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