JamesG1
Expert Alumni

Business & farm

You are correct.  16(A) for 1120S.  Sorry.

 

Yes, expenses paid with the grants are deductible.

 

EIDL Advances Are Not Taxable; Expenses Paid Are Deductible

 

The new stimulus law provides that the EIDL advances are not taxable income. And otherwise deductible business expenses paid with EIDL advances are tax-deductible.

 

My understanding is that CA is taxing the EIDL advances so it may be possible to show a profit to CA but a loss to Federal.  This states:

 

The FTB has just clarified that EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) advance grants are taxable to California. 

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