Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided long-awaited guidelines regarding the taxation of paid family medical leave, effective for payments received from January 1, 2025, onwards. As many as 13 states and the District of Columbia now support paid family medical leave programs. These benefits are normally financed using a mix of mandatory employee and employer contributions. While employers can deduct their contributions as excise tax payments, employees can do the same—up to a certain limit—for state and local income taxes if they itemize their personal deductions. According to IRS guidelines, benefits received through paid family leave are generally taxed. However, benefits obtained through medical leave may be partially tax-free.

In 2025, it is anticipated that states will comply with this ruling via 1099 reporting. Attorneys Danielle Lederman and Chelsie Vokes also discussed the changes poised to take effect in Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave in 2025. While this general update will likely apply to most situations, specific legal advice is still recommended based on individual circumstances.

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