Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. 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. (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. While other states kept their schools closed, Florida opened them up and allowed students to return to normalcy. 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. A9: No, this payment is not included in gross income. A spokesperson for Floridas Department of Economic Opportunity said the state had, in fact, designated these payments as qualified disaster relief. In general, individuals must include in gross income any payment or accession to wealth from any source unless an exclusion applies. A8: No. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. In Florida, more than 170,000 teachers will receive a $1,000 check and the cash is likely to be 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. 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 recipient. The Florida Education Association, a union representing teachers across the state, has been advising its member to check with a financial adviser. Full-time K-12 classroom teachers employed in a district or at a charter school as of June 2, 2021, or on the last day of school; Certified prekindergarten teachers employed in a district or at a charter school as of June 2, 2021, or on the last day of school, and who are funded by the Florida Education Finance Plan (FEFP); and. 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. 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. Eligible child care and early learning instructors must be: 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. However, payments are not treated as qualified disaster relief payments if the payments are in the nature of compensation for services performed by the individual. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 and teachers with $1,000 disaster relief payments. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4582056795145775371, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3960637012382579211, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8605090676340967947, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2756155009503298316, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1430665154917019660, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1777973390340776460, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6465063916201052684, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7086670615940975116, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1364836294250496012, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/580158825971886604, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8738793489302344460, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4720659031920539916. [1] Only for the supplemental Energy Relief Payment received in addition to the annual Permanent Fund Dividend. If I make such a payment to my employees, must I withhold income and employment taxes on that payment? In addition to these webinars and in an effort to assist with any questions you receive, the Division of Early Learning will post Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in the coming days. When similar bonuses were issued in states like Georgia and Michigan, the payments were taxed. Miami-Dade: 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 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. 0 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. WebWhich teachers are eligible to receive the $1,000 qualified disaster relief payments? (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. of Education 2023 , Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriation (CRRSA) Act, Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, Superintendent Letter Educator Relief Payments July 2, 2020, Attachment A - Directions to Districts for Providing Information to DOE for $1,000 Payments, Attachment D - Charter School Attestation*, Attachment E - Memo from Tax Counsel: Section 139 Qualified Disaster Relief Payments, Memo to Superintendents Regarding the Frequently Asked Questions from Chancellor of Public Schools, K-12 Educator Disaster Relief Payment FAQ as of July 2, 2021. A Form 1099-MISC reporting the payment would be required if the payment constituted income to the recipient. See section 139(b)(1) and (4). The Division of Early Learning (formerly the Office of Early Learning) will be hosting webinars beginning Thursday, July 8, 2021, to provide more information. Having great teachers makes a difference. 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. 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. Although all students need world-class educators in the front of classrooms, students especially in need are students with disabilities, those with food insecurities and those in need of mental health or who are suffering from abuse at home. 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. These payments are provided to qualified instructors in recognition of their continuing service and dedication to Floridas children and families. (added November 17, 2021), Q14: We are a utility company that uses SLFR Funds to pay overdue utility balances on behalf of individuals. 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. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor DeSantis handed out the first of nearly 177,000 Disaster Relief Payments of up to $1,000 to Floridas educators in recognition of their hard work to educate students in the 2020-2021 school year. Any later updates or modifications to these FAQs will be dated to enable taxpayers to confirm the date on which any changes to the FAQs were made. Florida was the first state to reopen and ensure in-person instruction would be made available to parents five days a week. Premium pay is in the nature of compensation for services and therefore is not excludable as a qualified disaster relief payment. If my employer pays me such a cash bonus, must I include the amount in my gross income? The state of Maine is sending its residents who worked during the pandemic a one-time disaster relief payment of $285. 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 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity THE ANSWER No, teachers and first responders will not owe taxes on their $1,000 COVID-19 bonuses because the checks 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. 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. For a list of the specific payments to which this applies, please see this chart. Of course, recipients should consider consulting with a tax advisor for more information. See section 139(b). Example video title will go here for this video. A12: No. (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. Child care and early learning instructor must be: Assigned to a classroom, full-time or part-time. 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). DeSantis called for $422 million in bonuses for teachers who receive a highly effective rating that's up from $234 million this year. (added November 17, 2021), Q5: My employer received a grant from my state/local government to be used to pay new employees a cash bonus. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. The payment is meant to encourage individuals to return to work after state/local COVID-19 restrictions lapse. Persons using TTY/TDD equipment may reach voice telephone numbers on this website via the Florida Relay Service at 711. 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. Considering how challenging the past year was for teachers, we knew it was important to recognize and reward them for their hard work, said DeSantis. A Form 1099-MISC reporting the payment would be required if the payment constituted income to the beneficiary. The checks are classified as disaster relief payments, rather than bonuses, so taxes will not be withheld, according to the state. They have had to make so many adjustments and have worked so hard to make sure every child has a chance to learn. 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 Teachers and principals also will be eligible to receive a one-time, $1,000 disaster relief payment. These FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible. (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. Their success directly rests on the hearts and minds of our amazing teachers and leaders. 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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. (added November 17, 2021), Q6: I am an employer who received a grant from my state/local government to be used to pay new employees a cash bonus. For these individuals, state payments will not be included for federal tax purposes if the payment is a refund of state taxes paid and either the recipient claimed the standard deduction or itemized their deductions but did not receive a tax benefit. 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. WebTallahassee, Fla. Today, Governor DeSantis handed out the first of nearly 177,000 Disaster Relief Payments of up to $1,000 to Floridas educators in recognition of their hard work to educate students in the 2020-2021 school year. WebDisaster Relief Payments July 08, 2021. Payments started in November and will continue through the end of 2021. 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. hbbd```b``"H9 A %D2`,f;Im0V"P Dv^S@T-c%&a` ?S hn (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. Premium pay amounts paid to employees are considered wages. Hawaii Gov David Ige has also vetoed a bill planning "thank you" payments for teachers in his state. I cant thank them enough for their dedication and commitment to their students., Today I stand with Governor DeSantis in our commitment to Florida educators to recognize their hard work and dedication to our students, said House Speaker Chris Sprowls. Payments from the following states in 2022 fall in this category and will be excluded from income for federal tax purposes unless the recipient received a tax benefit in the year the taxes were deducted. 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., FDOE Press Office Principals employed by a district or a charter school that serves PK-12 students as of June 2, 2021, or on the last day of school. 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. 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 and teachers with $1,000 disaster relief payments. Governors Press Office The IRS is also taking an additional step to help those who paid these penalties already. (Employers also may have to pay federal unemployment tax on the wages.) Section 139 of the Code excludes qualified disaster relief payments from an individual's gross income, but payments in the nature of compensation for services are not treated as qualified disaster relief payments. While in general payments made by states are includable in income for federal tax purposes, there are exceptions that would apply to many of the payments made by states in 2022. The bonus checks that Governor DeSantis proposed, and secured from the Legislature, means a lot to these educators, our first responders and their families who endured through this crisis with them. As of writing, these payments dont extend to pre-K educators, but this may change in the near future. Teachers in some states have received stimulus checks worth up to $1,000 as lawmakers wanted to recognize their work during the Covid-19 pandemic Credit: Getty. This means that people in the following states do not need to report these state payments on their 2022 tax return: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. 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. 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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 Other payments that may have been made by states are generally includable in income for federal income tax purposes. See section 139(b). 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. If you are performing services as an employee, whether as an employee of the state/local government or another entity, the premium pay is also generally considered wages and is subject to withholding of applicable taxes. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our teachers and school leaders Florida succeeded where so many other states failed. See section 139(b). Your work to quickly and accurately submit this data is greatly appreciated. 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. Cash bonuses typically are supplemental wages for purposes of federal income tax withholding. endstream endobj startxref endstream endobj 153 0 obj <. (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. Using federal funds, both Georgia and Tennessee offered $1,000 bonuses to full-time teachers and $500 to part-time teachers. If I pay such a cash bonus to my employees, must I withhold income and employment taxes on that payment? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. %PDF-1.5 % 152 0 obj <> endobj Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature authorized two qualified disaster relief payments to child care and early learning instructors affected by COVID in Specific Appropriation #80B of the 2021-22 General Appropriations Act (GAA) (Chapter 2021-036, Laws of Florida). Under section 139 of the Code, certain payments made by a state or local government to individuals in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic may be qualified disaster relief payments that are excluded from the recipient's gross income. If I receive such a payment, must I include the amount in my gross income? Do we have an obligation to file a Form 1099 or other information return with respect to the payment? See section 139(b). 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. Accordingly, these FAQs may not address any particular taxpayer's specific facts and circumstances, and they may be updated or modified upon further review. 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? 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. These funds give eligible state and local governments a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs. As such, they are considered qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Code and are excluded from gross income. Please consider subscribing to our daily newsletter, text alerts and our YouTube channel. Get the latest information on news, events, and more, All rights reserved to Florida Dept. 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 Maine of Education 2023 . 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. See section 139(c). Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. 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. WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service provided details today clarifying the federal tax status involving special payments made by 21 states in 2022. Overall, 68 of Floridas 74 school districts (92 percent) now have a starting salary of $40,000 or higher. Having great teachers makes a difference. As qualified disaster relief payment a chance to learn ( 92 percent now. Your work to quickly and accurately submit this data is greatly appreciated as a qualified disaster relief payments, than. 153 0 obj < include in gross income ( b ) ( 1 ) and ( 4 ) fact. 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