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Supplemental Cash Flow Information | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | Note P — Supplemental Cash Flow Information Income taxes paid were $298.8 million, $317.9 million, and $319.1 million for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Interest expense paid was $38.0 million, $10.4 million, and $4.0 million for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. $33.2 million in Paychex common stock was issued in connection with the Company’s acquisition of HROi in fiscal 2018.

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