| Last night, Congress approved a new stimulus package for businesses and individuals in an effort to provide additional COVID-19 relief. This bill is expected to be signed into law by the President very soon. Among many things, the new stimulus package will provide the following: |
- All business expenses paid for with forgiven PPP loans are deductible, in addition to the forgiveness being non-taxable income
- $284 billion for additional PPP loans (click here to see who is eligible for a second loan)
- $600 stimulus payments to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and $1,200 for married couples making up to $150,000 per year; as well as a $600 payment for each child dependent
- Creates a simplified forgiveness application process for loans of $150,000 or less
- Continuation and expansion of the Employee Retention Credit
- Additional tax credits for businesses that provide paid leave
- 100% deductibility of business meals in a restaurant in 2021 and 2022
- Additional $300 supplement per week for workers receiving unemployment benefits until March 14, 2021
- Extension of moratorium on evictions through January 31, 2021
- Funding for additional emergency food assistance
For more detailed information, a trusted resource, The Journal of Accountancy, has provided a summary of the legislation.
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