TaxGuyBill
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09-21-2021
08:31 PM
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@11Buster wrote:
we have clients who received "COVID-related" local (city) grant money here in CA,
That is taxable on the Federal return. Grants are taxable unless they fall under a SPECIFICALLY exempted program, such as PPP, EIDL, and Shuttered Venue grants.
Not sure which of the other "COVID-related" programs yours fall under, but here is an example that shows they are taxable:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/cares-act-coronavirus-relief-fund-frequently-asked-questions
As for California, I have no idea.