A14: No. A Form 1099-MISC reporting the payment would be required if the payment constituted income to the recipient. 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. 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. 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. A7: No, this payment is not included in gross income. 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. 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. (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. The Division launched two application cycles for Child Care and Early Learning Instructor Disaster Relief Payments. A A Florida taxpayers will be paying millions of dollars to mail out bonuses to teachers and first responders. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. 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. 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. endstream endobj 153 0 obj <. DOEPressOffice@fldoe.org, ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host Students and Teachers to Celebrate Black History Month, Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month, ICYMI: African American Studies Course Is About Pushing an Agenda, Not Education, Florida Department of Education Applauds Governor DeSantis Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Per-Student Funding and Teacher Salaries, Get the latest information on news, events, and more, All rights reserved to Florida Dept. 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 payments will be provided directly to qualified individuals through the U.S. mail. An official website of the United States Government. Questions about this program can be sent to DisasterRelief@del.fldoe.org. If I receive such a payment, must I include the amount in my gross income? 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. The disaster relief payments were provided to ", 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. However, no deduction or credit is allowed for the childcare expenses, to the extent of such payment. But theres still one question our VERIFY team continues to get: Will taxes be owed on these payments? 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. When similar bonuses were issued in states like Georgia and Michigan, the payments were taxed. As such, they are considered qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Code and are excluded from gross income. Georgia Teachers may be eligible for a stimulus check of up to $1,000 if they are employed full-time. 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. In fact, the school successfully improved its school grade from an F to an A between 2019 and 2021. 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. 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). Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure youre on a .gov or .mil site Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with disabilities. %%EOF This ensured that all students were provided with a panoply of educational supports. The Division of Early Learning (formerly the Office of Early Learning) will be hosting webinars beginning Thursday, July 8, 2021, to provide more information. 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. (added November 17, 2021), Q4: My state/local government is offering a one-time payment to individuals receiving unemployment compensation who accept an offer of employment within the particular state or local jurisdiction, in any industry, and discontinue claiming unemployment benefits. Rather, the payment is taxable as compensation income. Directors will complete the application on behalf of the instructors in their programs instructors do not apply directly for payments. Will teachers, first responders owe taxes on their $1,000 COVID-19 bonuses? WebDuring 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). Some uses of SLFR Funds may trigger tax consequences. 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. 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 FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible. If I receive a payment under this program, must I include it in my gross income? (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. During a review, the IRS determined it will not challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster relief. I applaud Floridas teachers for stepping up and giving students the ability to learn in-person, from the classroom. 33134 - Phone: (305) 646-7220 See section 139(b). Teachers are the heart of our community and have always gone above and beyond to put the needs of students first. The application for the second payment opens Saturday, January 1, 2022. A Form 1099-MISC reporting the payment would be required if the payment constituted income to the recipient. 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. 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. 850-245-0413 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. 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. 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. [2] Illinois and New York issued multiple payments and in each case one of the payments was a refund of taxes, which should be treated as noted above, and one of the payments is in the category of disaster relief payment. The state of Maine is sending its residents who worked during the pandemic a one-time disaster relief payment of $285. Accordingly, these FAQs may not address any particular taxpayer's specific facts and circumstances, and they may be updated or modified upon further review. WebWhich teachers are eligible to receive the $1,000 qualified disaster relief payments? Floridas teachers and principals went above and beyond this school year under unprecedented circumstances. 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 See section 139(b). The application for the second payment opens Saturday, January 1, 2022. The disaster relief payments were provided to full-time Pre-K certified teachers funded by the FEFP, K-12 classroom teachers, and principals. 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. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. This includes the annual payment of Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend and any payments from states provided as compensation to workers. WebThe .gov means it's official Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. A6: Yes. WebThe Disaster Relief I salary range is $49,657 to $77,665 in Ojai, California. endstream endobj startxref These FAQs were announced in IR-2021-231. 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 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. If I make such a payment to my employees, must I withhold income and employment taxes on that payment? (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. Do we have an obligation to file a Form 1099 or other information return with respect to the payment? Teachers and principals also will be eligible to receive a one-time, $1,000 disaster relief payment. Over the past year, minimum pay for Floridas teachers increased by an average of $6,000 from $40,000 to $46,000. 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. | Suite 210 - Coral Gables, FL. See section 139(b). Example video title will go here for this video. 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. 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. 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 Of course, recipients should consider consulting with a tax advisor for more information. A payment by a state or local government generally will be treated as a qualified disaster relief payment under section 139 if the payment is made to or "for the benefit of" an individual to (1)reimburse or pay reasonable and necessary personal, family, living, or funeral expenses incurred as a result of a qualified disaster, or (2) promote the general welfare in connection with a qualified disaster. A13: No, this payment is not included in gross income. (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. Cash bonuses typically are supplemental wages for purposes of federal income tax withholding. Eligible Individuals: The following persons are eligible for a $1,000 payment under Senate Bill Florida was the first state to reopen and ensure in-person instruction would be made available to parents five days a week. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Republican Gov. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If my employer pays me such a cash bonus, must I include the amount in my gross income? (Employers also may have to pay federal unemployment tax on the wages.) Payments started in November and will continue through the end of 2021. 2022 The Division of Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer/program. Your work to quickly and accurately submit this data is greatly appreciated. A12: No. Media@eog.myflorida.com, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $765 Million in Record Funding for Teachers. This Fact Sheet frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds established under the American Rescue Plan Act (SLFR Funds). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A10: No. 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. Educators Eligible for Disaster Relief Funds, Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. 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 (for example, because the $10,000 tax deduction limit applied) the payment is not included in income for federal tax purposes. If you are performing services as an employee, the premium pay is also generally considered wages and is subject to withholding of applicable taxes. Learn More . Nonetheless, a taxpayer who reasonably and in good faith relies on these FAQs will not be subject to a penalty that provides a reasonable cause standard for relief, including a negligence penalty or other accuracy-related penalty, to the extent that reliance results in an underpayment of tax. If a payment is made for the promotion of the general welfare or as a disaster relief payment, for example related to the outgoing pandemic, it may be excludable from income for federal tax purposes under the General Welfare Doctrine or as a Qualified Disaster Relief Payment. 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. While other states kept their schools closed, Florida opened them up and allowed students to return to normalcy. See section 139(c). 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. One exclusion is for qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Overall, 68 of Floridas 74 school districts (92 percent) now have a starting salary of $40,000 or higher. 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. Public school teachers and principals in Florida will receive $1,000 bonuses, Gov. 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. I applaud Floridas teachers for stepping up and giving students the ability to learn in-person, from the classroom. Employed as of July 1, 2021, at a private child care, early learning center, or family child care home; Employed at the time you submit the application; and. The application for the first qualified disaster relief payment is CLOSED. 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