The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed into law Dec. 27, 2020, provides extensive relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as another round of “recovery rebate” payments to individuals and an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for businesses and other employers. The legislation includes some tax relief as well.
A brief overview
Here’s a brief overview of some of the tax-related provisions that may affect you or your business:
Individuals
Permanent reduction of adjusted gross income (AGI) floor to 7.5% for medical expense deductions
Extended nonitemizer deduction for up to $300 of cash donations ($600 for married couples filing jointly) to qualified charities through 2021
Extended 100% of AGI deduction limit for cash donations to qualified charities through 2021
Extended exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans through 2025
Businesses and other employers
Clarification of tax treatment for PPP loans, certain loan forgiveness and other financial assistance under COVID-19 legislation
Extended payroll tax credits for paid leave required under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) through March 2021
Extended and expanded tax credits for retaining employees under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through June 2021
100% business meals deduction for food and beverages provided by restaurants in 2021 and 2022
Extended Work Opportunity credit through 2025
Extended New Markets credit through 2025
Extended family medical leave credit through 2025
More details
This is just a brief look at some of the most significant tax-related provisions in this 5,500+ page legislation. Contact us for more details on how the CAA may affect you.
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