An official website of the United States Government. 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? 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. 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. See section 139(b). Floridas teachers and principals went above and beyond this school year under unprecedented circumstances. A5: Yes, you must include the payment in gross income. If I make such a payment to my employees, must I withhold income and employment taxes on that payment? Thanks to the tireless efforts of our teachers and school leaders Florida succeeded where so many other states failed. 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. To qualify for the payment, a family must only show that it has a child under 18. Example video title will go here for this video. Do we have an obligation to file a Form 1099 or other information return with respect to the payment? Each qualifying family receives a flat amount under the program. 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. A9: No, this payment is not included in gross income. 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. 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. WebThe Division launched two application cycles for Child Care and Early Learning Instructor Disaster Relief Payments. 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While other states kept their schools closed, Florida opened them up and allowed students to return to normalcy. 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. Part-time teachers can receive up to $500. 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. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. 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. The base amounts for Educators Eligible for Disaster Relief Funds, Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. A Form 1099-MISC reporting the payment would be required if the payment constituted income to the beneficiary. 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. Considering how challenging the past year was for teachers, we knew it was important to recognize and reward them for their hard work, said Governor Ron DeSantis. 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. A12: No. 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. See section 139(c). The state of Maine is sending its residents who worked during the pandemic a one-time disaster relief payment of $285. 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. These FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible. If I receive such a payment, must I include the amount in my gross income? 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. 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. Therefore, the payments will not have income tax or employer taxes withheld. 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. 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. 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. 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. While the FAQ document will help to provide important information, there are a couple of areas it might be helpful to explain in this email. Opening our schools last year was the right decision and teachers throughout the state were on the front lines of getting Floridas education system back on track. (added November 17, 2021), Q12: We are a state/local government that uses SLFR Funds to pay utility bills on behalf of individuals. 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. We cannot stress enough the importance of keeping any correspondence that arrives with your check and the importance of discussing these funds with a tax professional, said spokesperson Joni Branch. Governor Ron DeSantis Presents Pinellas County Educators With 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. 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. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with disabilities. Premium pay amounts paid to employees are considered wages. 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. 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 152 0 obj <> endobj The information below pertains to Floridas PK-12 educator disaster relief payments. 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. Florida was the first state to reopen and ensure in-person instruction would be made available to parents five days a week. Regardless of whether an amount is paid to you by your state/local government, or by your employer, a payment that is in the nature of compensation for services is not excludable as a qualified disaster relief payment under section 139 of the Code. (added November 17, 2021), Q14: We are a utility company that uses SLFR Funds to pay overdue utility balances on behalf of individuals. 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 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). (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. 198 0 obj <>stream 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. [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. 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 Public school teachers and principals in Florida will receive $1,000 bonuses, Gov. 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. WebDisaster Relief Payments July 08, 2021. The checks are classified as disaster relief payments, rather than bonuses, so taxes will not be withheld, according to the state. I applaud Floridas teachers for stepping up and giving students the ability to learn in-person, from the classroom. The payment is intended to assist with childcare costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am so grateful that their dedication is being honored and rewarded.. 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. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. In fact, the school successfully improved its school grade from an F to an A between 2019 and 2021. 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. The Florida Education Association, a union representing teachers across the state, has been advising its member to check with a financial adviser. Overall, 68 of Floridas 74 school districts (92 percent) now have a starting salary of $40,000 or higher. 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