Yes, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
Upon legal release, you would reduce the liability and record a gain on extinguishment of debt for the portion that is forgiven. Extinguishment of debt can be presented in the other income (expense) section of your income statement.
Activity: Accounts are deactivated after 90 days of inactivity.
COVID-19 EIDL is not forgivable.