12. Deferred Payroll Taxes

In fiscal year 2021, Legacy IronNet elected to defer the Company's portion of payroll taxes, as permitted under the CARES Act. 50% of the deferred balance was paid in December 2021, with the remaining 50% due on December 31, 2022. The balance of the payroll tax deferral is $689 as of April 30, 2022 and is included in other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.