Follow the steps below for your return type to report the PPP or EIDL amount as tax-exempt income.
For partnership returns:- Go to Schedule M-1 Items Worksheet.
- Under Income Items in Other Permanent Items (income), enter a description and the amount of forgiven loan or EIDL advance received.
The loan amounts will be reported on Schedule K, line 18b, as other tax-exempt income. An adjustment for the loan will generate on Schedule M-1, line 6.
For S-corporate returns:- Go to Schedule M-1 Items Worksheet.
- Under Income Items in Other Permanent Items (income), enter a description and the amount of forgiven loan or EIDL advance received.
The loan amounts will be reported on Schedule K, line 16b, as other tax-exempt income. An adjustment for the loan will generate on Schedule M-1, line 5.
For corporate returns:- Go to the Form 1120 p3-6.
- Scroll down to the Schedule M-1.
- On Line 7 below the Tax-exempt interest field enter a description and the amount of forgiven loan or EIDL advance received.
This will generate an adjustment for the loans Schedule M-1, line 7.