Congress did not address federal taxation of Provider Relief Fund Payments when the CARES Act became law on March 27, 2020. In this LawFlash, our tax team analyzes the Internal Revenue Service’s recently published answers to frequently asked questions regarding taxation of these payments to healthcare providers.
Noting the upcoming July 15 deadline for both first and second quarter 2020 estimated tax payments, the authors underscore that providers will need to assess the impact of these funds on those estimates and prepare to make remittances accordingly.