IRS Updates FAQs on Tax Treatment of Pandemic Relief Payments

IRS updates answers to states and local governments on taxability and reporting of payments from Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Sept. 28, 2022

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) (FS-2022-36) on Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFR Funds). These funds give eligible state and local governments a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs.

This update adds Question 15 through 17.

These FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible.

More information about reliance is available.