In the current crisis related to COVID-19, it becomes essential to provide earlier information on the income distribution in 2020. Eurostat will release advanced estimates 2020 already this year. This will depart from the standard methodology as it will include further modelling strategies to account for the COVID-19 specific impacting factors and incomplete data. Estimates will be based on both 1) the effects on the labour market due to the COVID-19 economic shutdown and 2) temporary policy measures put in place in 2020 in order to support households’ income and workers affected by the crisis.