HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PROPOSED STIMULUS BILL TO KNOW BEFORE CONTACTING A BUSINESS TAX ACCOUNTANT
Updated: Apr 27, 2020
While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has yet to be signed into law, if/when it passes, we anticipate the following tax provisions for businesses. For more details, consult your business tax accountant.
PLEASE NOTE: All information listed below is subject to change pending the final version of the CARES Act.
Tax credit rebates of up to $1,200 per individual and $500 per child that are phased out for taxpayers with annual gross income over $75,000 ($150,000 married filing jointly and $112,500 head of household) and will be "rapidly advanced."
The delay of employer payroll tax deposits for 2020 (50% due by December 31, 2021, and 50% due by December 31, 2022).
A refundable employer retention credit equal to 50% of qualified wages against quarterly employment taxes, to offset up to $10,000 of wages paid per employee in 2020.
The reinstatement of Net Operating Loss carrybacks for the 2018–2020 taxable years, and repeal of the 80% taxable income limitation for the 2018–2020 taxable years.
A TCJA technical correction that classifies qualified improvement property as 15-year recovery period, allowing the bonus depreciation deduction to be claimed for such property retroactive as if it was included in the TCJA at the time of enactment.
Penalty-free withdrawals of tax retirement funds of up to $100,000 (income recognized over a three-year period).
A temporary waiver of RMD requirements in 2020.
The suspension of charitable contribution limits for 2020.
The deferral of excess business loss limitations until 2021.
An increase in the business interest deduction limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income for the 2019 and 2020 taxable year.
An exclusion from income for employer-payments made on employee student loans paid before January 1, 2021.
The acceleration of the corporate credit for prior-year minimum tax liability, allowing 100% of the credit to be claimed in 2019 (2018 at the election of the taxpayer).
A COD exclusion of small business loans forgiven under the Act.
Thank you to Spidell Publishing Inc. for providing highlights and early information. To learn more about the CARES Act, contact a business tax accountant at FAL today by calling 702-870-7999 today.