--- title: JOON COVID-19 Tax-Benefit description: Employers can now support employees with COVID-19 Disaster Relief Payments Tax-Free using IRS Code Section 139 image: https://covid.joon.io/hubfs/StandingDesk.png --- [![LogoType_LightGreen@3x](https://covid.joon.io/hs-fs/hubfs/LogoType_LightGreen@3x.png?width=200&height=49&name=LogoType_LightGreen@3x.png "LogoType_LightGreen@3x")](https://www.joon.io?hsLang=en) # COVID-19 Tax-Free Disaster Funds for Employees Through [Section 139](https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonynitti/2020/03/23/little-known-tax-law-allows-employers-to-make-tax-free-payments-to-employees-to-cover-covid-19-expenses/) of the IRS Code, companies can now support employee health and financial well-being completely tax-free!   [![SCHEDULE A DEMO & GO LIVE TODAY](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/5242465/dd3743d4-ba50-450d-bf28-fc8336d6b061.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/5242465/dd3743d4-ba50-450d-bf28-fc8336d6b061) ![Group-01-1](https://covid.joon.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Group-01-1.png?width=900&height=390&name=Group-01-1.png "Group-01-1") # What You Need To Know ![Checkmark@2x](https://covid.joon.io/hubfs/Checkmark@2x.png "Checkmark@2x") #### TAX ADVANTAGES Qualified disaster relief payments are tax-free for employees and a deductible expense for employers ![Checkmark@2x](https://covid.joon.io/hubfs/Checkmark@2x.png "Checkmark@2x") #### WHAT'S COVERED? Food and grocery delivery services, at-home office equipment, increased cost of home supplies & utilities, non-medical health-related purchases, child care services, tutoring expenses, and more ![Checkmark@2x](https://covid.joon.io/hubfs/Checkmark@2x.png "Checkmark@2x") #### HOW JOON WORKS JOON gives employers the ability to seamlessly reimburse employees for purchases within any spend category, Section 139 included -- no special cards or administration required  ![Checkmark@2x](https://covid.joon.io/hubfs/Checkmark@2x.png "Checkmark@2x") #### HOW JOON CAN HELP JOON will set up the program, coordinate roll-out, and prepare all required accounting and reports ![StandingDesk](https://covid.joon.io/hs-fs/hubfs/StandingDesk.png?width=400&height=478&name=StandingDesk.png "StandingDesk") [![1280px-Forbes.svg](https://covid.joon.io/hs-fs/hubfs/1280px-Forbes.svg.png?width=200&height=54&name=1280px-Forbes.svg.png "1280px-Forbes.svg")](https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonynitti/2020/03/23/little-known-tax-law-allows-employers-to-make-tax-free-payments-to-employees-to-cover-covid-19-expenses/#7ff9879b4cfc) ### "Section 139...allows employers to make 'qualified disaster relief payments' to employees to assist the employees in managing the COVID-19 crisis. The payments are tax-free to the employees, but fully deductible to the employer." ### - 3/23/20, Forbes   **We're here to help** Provide the support your employees need during this time, tax-free Please get in touch -- [info@joon.io](mailto:info@joon.io)   PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR TAX ADVISOR. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS LEGAL ADVICE.