21 Dec Federal COVID-19 Relief Package

Congressional leaders have reached a deal on a bipartisan economic stimulus package, which was passed by both chambers late on December 21, 2020. Comments by President Trump expressing concern with the omnibus spending bill the relief package was attached to and asking for increased stimulus payments for individuals raise questions on the status of the bill.

The program includes numerous stimulus efforts aimed at businesses, including major expansions of both the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employee Retention Tax Credit, and consumers, including $600 payments to all qualifying individuals and dependents. Here’s what we know regarding these, and other elements of the bill (note that this is not an exhaustive summary of the 5593 page long document, but rather highlights of key elements most relevant to businesses and individuals in our area):

Note: Blog has been updated 12/22/2020 after Congressional approval of the bill.