Individual Incentives Under the CARES Act: What’s in it For Me?
Monday, April 6, 2020, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central
Learn how the CARES Act affects
you.
Register to attend this webinar:
Texas A&M School of Law faculty members analyze and discuss portions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in a three-part, free
webinar series addressing the impacts of the CARES Act for
individuals,
small businesses, and the
health care sector. If you want answers and a practical interpretation of this historic legislation, these webinars are for you.
Webinar 1 Discussion Topics:
- The Basics of Rebate Checks: Who Qualifies, How Much, and Other Essential Information
- Rebate Check Implementation Issues
- IRS “People First” Initiative
- Changes to IRS Operations
- Changes to Retirement Account Rules
- The Charitable Contribution Deduction
- Student Loan Relief
Webinar 1 Presenters:
- Terri Helge, Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
- Gary Lucas, Professor of Law and Senior Associate Dean
- Bob Probasco, Senior Lecturer and Director, Low Income Tax Clinic
- Moderator: Luz Herrera, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Experiential Education
Webinar 1 Details:
- Monday, April 6, 2020, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Central
- You will be sent log-in information when you register
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Webinar Series Info:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—the CARES Act—provides more than $2 trillion in emergency relief intended to stabilize the United States economy and help protect employees and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Among other benefits, the sweeping new law offers nearly $300 billion in one-time payments to individuals and families, $260 billion in unemployment insurance benefits, $377 billion for small businesses, $500 billion for corporations, $140 billion to support the U.S. health system, and more.
This webinar series will address some of the impacts and implications of the CARES Act for individuals, small businesses, and the health care sector.
Among other topics, speakers will address:
- the one-time payments
- implications for retirement accounts and charitable contributions
- tax and IRS-related impacts
- obligations and opportunities for small businesses
- funding for screening, treatment, and vaccines
- access to care for uninsured, undocumented, and minority communities
- implications for Medicaid/Medicare
- funding for medical equipment health care facilities
Speakers presenting in this series include faculty and professionals affiliated with Texas A&M University School of Law.
Each 1-hour webinar will allow you to ask questions of our experts.
You'll receive webinar log-in information when you register.