covid relief

COVID-19 Payments and Benefits Will Not Be Taxed in Alabama

Wednesday the Alabama Senate  voted unanimously 27-0 to pass a bill that will not tax COVID relief payments and benefits received. Sponsors of the bill say it will reduce taxes on businesses in Alabama. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for signage into law. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: alabama covid relief, covid relief, PPP, Small…

Congress Prepares to Vote on $900 Billion COVID Relief Bill

Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. Lawmakers announced the agreement Sunday after days of negotiations, and passage by Congress is expected Monday. The agreement would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefits and $600 direct stimulus payments to most Americans, along with a fresh round of subsidies…