We might not have to deal with state income tax in Florida but most of us do still owe federal taxes on bonuses and income each year. But a memo to the general counsel of the Florida Department of Education says the checks could be considered qualified disaster relief payments rather than bonuses. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFR Funds) provide eligible state and local governments with a substantial infusion of funds to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger and more equitable economy as the country recovers. Get the latest information on news, events, and more, All rights reserved to Florida Dept. A8: No. More information about reliance is available. In addition to increases in funds available specifically for teacher salary increases, I hope these bonuses will demonstrate just how much our state appreciates and values the contributions of Floridas teachers., During this pandemic, we were reminded of the importance of Floridas teachers to our children,said Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls. In short, as the director of a private child care/early learning center/family child care home, you will receive an email invitation (from Donotreply_disasterrelief@oel.myflorida.com) to access the online portal to verify the eligibility of your instructors by Friday, August 6, 2021. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure youre on a .gov or .mil site A6: Yes. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our teachers and school leaders Florida succeeded where so many other states failed. I thank Governor DeSantis for his leadership throughout these challenging times and for putting families first as we work together to move Florida forward., Dedicated teachers across Florida have gone above and beyond over the last 18 months to make certain our students have every opportunity to continue to make learning gains in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic,said Senate President Wilton Simpson. They have had to make so many adjustments and have worked so hard to make sure every child has a chance to learn. His exceptional leadership and bold vision has taken Floridas minimum teacher salaries to an average of $46,000, and his focus on celebrating and elevating our educators is unparalleled. Ron DeSantis highly touted plan to give teachers and principals $1,000 bonuses using federal COVID-19 relief funds could be in trouble after the state was informed that extra pay appears to I applaud Floridas teachers for stepping up and giving students the ability to learn in-person, from the classroom. Monroe: 1111 12 Street, Suite 1-206 Key West, FL 33040 - Phone: (305) 296-5557, 2022 Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Get a personalized list of early care and education providers, Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Assessment, Donotreply_disasterrelief@oel.myflorida.com. Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) using Star Early Literacy, Gold Seal Quality Care Program for Parents, Florida's Early Learning & Development Standards, Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five. A5: Yes, you must include the payment in gross income. Throughout the school year, Lakewood Elementary experienced exemplary in-person participation and is a shining example of a school succeeding in School Turnaround. Overall, 68 of Floridas 74 school districts (92 percent) now have a starting salary of $40,000 or higher. Teachers and principals also will be eligible to receive a one-time, $1,000 disaster relief payment. These payments are provided to qualified instructors in recognition of their continuing service and dedication to Floridas children and families. As of writing, these payments dont extend to pre-K educators, but this may change in the near future. No, teachers and first responders will not owe taxes on their $1,000 COVID-19 bonuses because the checks are classified as qualified disaster relief payments, rather than bonuses, so taxes will not be withheld, according to the state. Hawaii Gov David Ige has also vetoed a bill planning "thank you" payments for teachers in his state. However, no deduction or credit is allowed for the childcare expenses, to the extent of such payment. Under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code, qualified disaster relief payments are generally not gross income for tax purposes and are not reportable as income on a federal income tax return. Almost 177,000 Disaster Relief Payments of up to $1,000 will be distributed to Floridas educators in recognition of their hard work to educate students in the 2020-2021 WebThese investments include $550 million to continue elevating minimum teacher salaries, as well as $215 million to provide all of Floridas eligible public school principals and teachers The application for the second payment opens Saturday, January 1, 2022. (added November 17, 2021), Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Frequently asked questions forstates and local governments on taxability and reporting of payments from Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. We have to remember that Florida has millions of highly vulnerable students and they have been the students most at risk the entirety of the time. Maryland Response Pay Educators Florida Child Care and Early Learning Disaster Relief payments Florida Qualified Disaster Relief Payments for teachers Thanks to the diligent efforts of Floridas educators, Florida was the first state in the nation to reopen schools for in-person instruction. One exclusion is for qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Teachers are the heart of our community and have always gone above and beyond to put the needs of students first. BAKER COUNTY (CBSMiami) It's official. I cant thank them enough for their hard work and dedication during this school year and these bonuses are a small way to say thank you on behalf of our state. WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service provided details today clarifying the federal tax status involving special payments made by 21 states in 2022. An official website of the United States Government. ~ In total, checks will be delivered to nearly 177,000 Florida educators ~, Click hereto watch the full presentation. The information below pertains to Floridas PK-12 educator disaster relief payments. A payment that is in the nature of compensation for services, even a one-time payment, is not excludable as a qualified disaster relief payment under section 139 of the Code. Governor Ron DeSantis Presents Pinellas County Educators With [1] Only for the supplemental Energy Relief Payment received in addition to the annual Permanent Fund Dividend. We understand that you want to recognize all hard-working staff, such as custodians, food service workers, bus drivers, etc., who sacrificed much of their own time and personal expenses to ensure that child care providers remained open to serve Floridas children and families. The payment is available to an eligible individual after he or she completes four weeks of paid employment. These payments will be provided directly to qualified individuals through the U.S. mail. When similar bonuses were issued in states like Georgia and Michigan, the payments were taxed. (added November 17, 2021), Q3: I am an employer who received a grant from my state/local government to be used to provide premium pay to eligible workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor DeSantis held the event at Lakewood Elementary School in Pinellas County. If I receive a payment under this program, must I include it in my gross income? TALLAHASSEE, Fla.Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by teachers, school principals, and superintendents in Baker County, Sarasota County and Okaloosa County to announce a total of $765 million in funding to support Floridas teachers. Payments from the following states fall in this category and the IRS will not challenge the treatment of these payments as excludable for federal income tax purposes in 2022. These FAQs were announced in IR-2021-231. The payment is meant to encourage individuals to return to work after state/local COVID-19 restrictions lapse. A Form 1099-MISC reporting the payment would be required if the payment constituted income to the beneficiary. (added November 17, 2021), Q2: My employer received a grant from my state/local government to be used to provide premium pay to eligible workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premium pay is an amount up to $13 per hour in addition to the wages or remuneration a worker otherwise receives and in an aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000 per eligible worker. Salaries for the Disaster Relief will be influenced by many factors. They have had to make so many adjustments and have worked so hard to make sure every child has a chance to learn. (added November 17, 2021), Q14: We are a utility company that uses SLFR Funds to pay overdue utility balances on behalf of individuals. (added November 17, 2021), Q7: My state/local government is using SLFR Funds to provide a direct cash transfer to families. Employers generally must withhold federal income tax as well as social security tax and Medicare tax from employees' wages. The application for the first qualified disaster relief payment is CLOSED. Other payments that may have been made by states are generally includable in income for federal income tax purposes. Thank you to the Florida Legislature for heeding the Governors request to prioritize our states educators., CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronissaid, Since day one, Floridas teachers and first responders have been on the frontlines of the pandemic, working tirelessly to protect our communities and care for our students. WebTo help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS issued Notice 2022-36 PDF, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 or 2020 returns late. These funds give eligible state and local governments a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs. Must I include the amount of the payment in my gross income? hb```@(9 2L7?dqIa```h`h6&=ab@, e`tg[/$ fu4LLo1a8t )w@bg`f 6f 4#Y F}# Because these FAQs have not been published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin, they will not be relied on or used by the IRS to resolve a case. But theres still one question our VERIFY team continues to get: Will taxes be owed on these payments? These investments include $550 million to continue elevating minimum teacher salaries, as well as $215 million to provide all of Floridas eligible public school principals %%EOF Georgia Teachers may be eligible for a stimulus check of up to $1,000 if they are employed full-time. In determining the amount of federal income tax to withhold from employees' wages, the employer should review the procedures in section 7 of Publication 15 to determine the amount of federal income tax to withhold from cash bonuses. Example video title will go here for this video. In addition, many people in Georgia, Massachusetts, South Carolina and Virginia also will not include state payments in income for federal tax purposes if they meet certain requirements. Determining whether payments qualify for these exceptions is a complex fact intensive inquiry that depends on a number of considerations. However, payments made to of for the benefit of an individual are not treated as qualified disaster relief payments to the extent the expense of the individual compensated by such payment is otherwise compensated for by insurance or otherwise. WebFederal relief. The law also requires that any money left in the disaster relief payment fund at the close of the 2022-2023 fiscal year be returned to the General Fund. While most other states locked down their schools, Florida followed the science and opened our schools for in-person instruction, five days a week,said Governor DeSantis. See section 139(b). TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Ed Corcoran handed out the first Disaster Relief Payments to teachers on Wednesday in St. Petersburg. A1: Yes, you must include the payment in gross income as compensation for services. The checks are classified as disaster relief payments, rather than bonuses, so taxes will not be withheld, according to the state. This means that, in determining the amount of federal income tax to withhold from wages, the employer should apply the entries on the employee's Form W-4 according to the procedures detailed in Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, to determine the amount of federal income tax to withhold from premium pay. These heroes are the backbone of our communities and today the Governor sent a clear message that Florida loves and appreciates their hard work and dedication. DeSantis called for $422 million in bonuses for teachers who receive a highly effective rating that's up from $234 million this year. Premium pay amounts paid to employees are considered wages. A7: No, this payment is not included in gross income. These heroes are the backbone of our communities and today the Governor sent a clear message that Florida loves and appreciates their hard work and dedication. In this case, because the payment is not income, no Form 1099-MISC or other information return is required to be filed with the IRS or furnished to the beneficiary. First, these payments are provided as qualified disaster relief payments made to reimburse reasonable and necessary personal, family, living, and funeral expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and in order to promote the general welfare. To qualify for the payment, a family must only show that it has a child under 18. Those who are in line to receive the payment do not need to do anything, AS reports. If you are performing services as an employee, the premium pay is also generally considered wages and is subject to withholding of applicable taxes. While this appropriation is limited to child care/early learning instructors, you are encouraged to use a portion of your Phase V grants and future grants to ensure that these valued staff members receive the compensation and resources they need and deserve. Floridas teachers deserve this recognition and I am grateful for our Governors leadership and his commitment to rewarding them., Thank you to Governor DeSantis, Senate President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls and the entire legislative body for recognizing the outstanding work of our educators and administrators, said Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Grego. Those students were, and still are, the ones in greatest need of in-person instruction as we begin the 2021-2022 school year., Thanks to the leadership of Governor DeSantis, our educators will receive a welcome $1,000 recognition, said Senate President Wilton Simpson. More information about the uses of SLFR Funds may be found in the Interim Final RulePDF. While most other states locked down their schools, Florida followed the science and opened our schools for in-person instruction, five days a week,said Governor DeSantis. hbbd```b``"H9 A %D2`,f;Im0V"P Dv^S@T-c%&a` ?S hn (added November 17, 2021), Q13: I am an individual and SLFR Funds are being used to pay my overdue utility balance with my utility company. Similarly, if an FAQ turns out to be an inaccurate statement of the law as applied to a particular taxpayer's case, the law will control the taxpayer's tax liability. These payments are made by a state/local government on behalf of individuals to pay for personal expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, a qualified disaster. The designation allows first responders to receive the full $1,000 without employment taxes having to be withheld, which is allowable under Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code, spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in an email to 10 Tampa Bay. A14: No. While other states kept their schools closed, Florida opened them up and allowed students to return to normalcy. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Floridas educators, the state was the first to reopen and ensure in-person instruction would be made available to parents five days a week. These FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible. An official website of the United States Government. A10: No. I thank my colleagues in the House and Senate for supporting our vision to reward our educators for a job well done., Governor DeSantis bold, visionary decisions continue to support a world-class education for our kids, said State Board of Education Chairman Tom Grady. Although many workers will be covered by the state's regular unemployment compensation program, those not covered may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Miami-Dade: 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Having a world-class teacher who unconditionally loves their students in the front of every classroom is the most effective way to meet the individual needs of students of every background, said Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Overall, 68 of Floridas 74 school districts (92 percent) now have a starting salary of $40,000 or higher. This bonus is so well deserved, and along with an increase in our teacher salary increase allocation, demonstrates our commitment to Florida teachers and the service they provide to our state., Ensuring that our children had access to in-person education during the COVID-19 pandemic was perhaps the most important task our state faced in the past year,said Representative Jay Trumbull. (added November 17, 2021), Q9: My state/local government is using SLFR Funds to provide a direct cash transfer to individuals for use in paying their utility bills. Do we have an obligation to file a Form 1099 or other information return with respect to the payment? Additionally, payments made to or for the benefit of an individual are not treated as qualified disaster relief payments to the extent the expense of the individual compensated by such payment is otherwise compensated for by insurance or otherwise. Tribes with large and medium allocations will receive $50,000 and $30,000, respectively, and tribes with small allocations will receive $20,000. Governors Press Office Cash bonuses typically are supplemental wages for purposes of federal income tax withholding. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature authorized two qualified disaster relief payments to child care and early learning Regardless of whether it is paid to you by your state/local government, or by your employer, payment of a cash bonus to new employees is in the nature of compensation for services and thus is not a qualified disaster relief payment under section 139 of the Code. Applications for the first bonus shall be available no later than July 1, 2021 Applications for the second bonus shall be available no later than January 1, 2022. As such, they are considered qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Code and are excluded from gross income. I thank Governor DeSantis for his leadership throughout these challenging times and for putting families first as we work together to move Florida forward., Dedicated teachers across Florida have gone above and beyond over the last 18 months to make certain our students have every opportunity to continue to make learning gains in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic,said Senate President Wilton Simpson. Your work to quickly and accurately submit this data is greatly appreciated. PANAMA CITY, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis handed disaster relief checks to educators in Bay County of up to $1,000 in recognition of their hard work to See section 139(b). WebDisaster Relief Payments July 08, 2021. To qualify for the payment, a family must only show that it has a child under 18. Some uses of SLFR Funds may trigger tax consequences. Eligible child care and early learning instructors must be: I would like to thank Governor DeSantis and Speaker Sprowls for their tireless leadership in securing this well-deserved $1,000 bonus for the heroes in Floridas classrooms., Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. WebWhich teachers are eligible to receive the $1,000 qualified disaster relief payments? A11: No, this payment is not included in gross income. Additionally, prior versions of these FAQs will be maintained on IRS.gov to ensure that taxpayers, who may have relied on a prior version, can locate that version if they later need to do so. A variety of state programs distributed these payments in 2022 and the rules surrounding their treatment for federal income tax purposes are complex. Tallahassee, Fla.Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by teachers, school principals, and superintendents in Baker County, Sarasota County and Okaloosa County to announce a total of $765 million in funding to support Floridas teachers. The application for the second payment opens Saturday, January 1, 2022. Almost 177,000 Disaster Relief Payments of up to $1,000 will be distributed to Floridas educators in recognition of their hard work to educate students in the 2020-2021 school year. Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 29-Sep-2022, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification, Employers engaged in a trade or business who pay compensation, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), Fact Sheets for Frequently Asked Questions, Q1: My state/local government is offering premium pay for the work I perform as an eligible worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. If I receive such a payment under this program, must I include it in my gross income? This bonus is so well deserved, and along with an increase in our teacher salary increase allocation, demonstrates our commitment to Florida teachers and the service they provide to our state. (added November 17, 2021), Q10: We are a state/local government that uses SLFR Funds to provide a direct cash transfer to individuals for use in paying their utility bills. These payments will go to individuals who are employed as a child care or early learning instructor as of July 1, 2021, the date that this section of the GAA became law. In this case, because the payment is not income, no Form 1099-MISC or other information return is required to be filed with the IRS or furnished to the beneficiary. Having great teachers makes a difference. Floridas teachers and principals went above and beyond this school year under unprecedented circumstances. Maryland Maryland gave eligible residents payments of $500 for families and $300 for individuals who filed for the earned income tax credit. WebFlorida ranks 43 rd in the nation in per student funding for education, 49 th in the nation in teacher pay and nearly half of all K-12 paraprofessionals makes less than $25,000 a year. Thank you to the Florida Legislature for heeding the Governors request to prioritize our states educators., CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronissaid, Since day one, Floridas teachers and first responders have been on the frontlines of the pandemic, working tirelessly to protect our communities and care for our students. Using federal funds, both Georgia and Tennessee offered $1,000 bonuses to full-time teachers and $500 to part-time teachers. Teachers delivered students with high-quality instruction across all learning modalities while facing many challenges, including routine functions that were stressed by the pandemic. The IRS has determined that in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments on their 2022 tax returns. Section 80B in the GAA provides: The funds provided in Specific Appropriation 80B are provided to the Office of Early Learning to administer two bonuses to Floridas child care and early learning instructors totaling a net amount of $1,000 each. Governor DeSantis worked with the Florida Legislature to fight for continued funding to support Floridas teachers through the Florida Leads budget, and for the $550 million to continue to raise minimum teacher salaries represents an additional $50 million over last years historic $500 million investment. Premium pay that is paid at a regular hourly rate for the current payroll period is considered a regular wage for purposes of federal income tax withholding. The IRS is aware of questions involving special tax refunds or payments made by certain states related to the pandemic and its associated consequences in 2022. I cant thank them enough for their hard work and dedication during this school year and these bonuses are a small way to say thank you on behalf of our state. Each qualifying family receives a flat amount under the program. At the event, Governor DeSantis recognized Brittany Duquaine and Lynn Price as outstanding educators at the school who have contributed to the schools incredible turnaround. During a review, the IRS determined it will not challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster relief. PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOING A REALLY EXCELLENT JOB WITH COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS, Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Season Ahead of Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $765 Million in Record Funding for Teachers. During the 2021 Legislative Session, Governor Ron DeSantis worked with the Legislature to secure $1,000 disaster relief payments for educators by appropriating funding through the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Further, even though the payment is made in connection with discontinuing your unemployment benefits, the payment is not unemployment compensation. The state is using $215 million to give a $1,000 relief payment to over 175,000 full-time classroom teachers and more than 3,000 principals across the states K The IRS appreciates the patience of taxpayers, tax professionals, software companies and state tax administrators as the IRS and Treasury worked to resolve this unique and complex situation. If the state/local government makes a payment directly to a utility company on my behalf, must I include the amount of the payment in my gross income? 850-245-0413 Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. | Suite 210 - Coral Gables, FL. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. More information on withholding federal income tax, social security tax, and Medicare tax can be found in Publication 15, Employer's Tax Guide. Your assistance in confirming eligible child care and early learning instructors, along with their mailing addresses, quickly and accurately, is needed in order to ensure these payments are provided to all eligible individuals. Questions about this program can be sent to DisasterRelief@del.fldoe.org. 176 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<24389A942DF79F4683FB03427EC59750>]/Index[152 47]/Info 151 0 R/Length 115/Prev 149642/Root 153 0 R/Size 199/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 198 0 obj <>stream In fact, the school successfully improved its school grade from an F to an A between 2019 and 2021. The pandemic payments made possible through funds from the CARES Act started going out in August to hundreds of thousands of teachers, principals, firefighters, police officers and other first responders. The Division launched two application cycles for Child Care and Early Learning Instructor Disaster Relief Payments. If you do not receive an invite by Wednesday, July 7, 2021, please email disasterrelief@oel.myflorida.com or call toll-free at 1-833-258-6735. Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks Escambia County Sheriffs Deputies for Service with Floridas Heroes Initiative Relief Checks, Governor Ron DeSantis Presents Bay County Educators With $1,000 Disaster Relief Payments, Governor Ron DeSantis Presents Pinellas County Educators With $1,000 Disaster Relief Payments. Floridas teachers and principals went above and beyond this school year under unprecedented circumstances. The way to ensure that Florida has the best teachers is to outpace the nation in minimum teacher pay and to reward, recruit, and retain the best teaching talent possible. Employers generally must withhold federal income tax as well as social security tax and Medicare tax from employees' wages. 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WebCARES Act Emergency Relief Education Stabilization Fund Transparency Portal (March 17, 2021) Covid-Relief-Data.ed.gov is dedicated to collecting and disseminating data and information about the three primary ESF programs that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized and the Department manages. Premium pay is in the nature of compensation for services and therefore is not excludable as a qualified disaster relief payment. These payments are made by a state/local government and are intended to pay for family expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, a qualified disaster. Therefore, the payments will not have income tax or employer taxes withheld. 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