Articles & Publications

Dale Ruther breaks down the Paycheck Protection Program into three parts: Where we’ve been, where we’re at now, and where we are going. Read More >>

Jim Merklin discusses how businesses’ and individuals’ benefit plans are being impacted by the SECURE Act AND CARES Act, which was put in place as a result of COVID-19.   Read More >>

On Friday, May 15th the SBA released the PPP loan forgiveness application and instructions. These instructions do provide insight into the direction that SBA is moving with this process; however, this is not the long-awaited forgiveness regulation. Regulations will soon be. Read More >>

There has been a lot of discussions (and news coverage) around businesses with access to liquidity receiving Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. SBA has been addressing these questions in their Paycheck Protection Program Frequently Asked Questions (albeit not very. Read More >>

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and The SECURE Act include several retirement plan provisions benefiting plan sponsors and participants and their families. The IRS recently issued guidance in the form of a Q&A relating to. Read More >>

To Our Valued Clients and Friends, It’s a different feeling living within the restrictions of COVID-19. This new environment has been difficult for all of us, but it seems trivial in comparison to what those who have experienced COVID-19. Read More >>

On April 30, 2020, the IRS released additional guidance in Notice 2020-32 regarding the tax treatment of amounts forgiven under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which are a key part of the CARES Act. According to this new. Read More >>

We’ve had a variety of conversations with clients on loan applications, forgiveness, maximization, compliance requirements, and tools that can be used to navigate this environment through the near and longer-term future. (See our PPP Loan Forgiveness Highlights for details and. Read More >>

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorized up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone. The loan amounts will be forgiven. Read More >>

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone. The loan amounts will be forgiven. Read More >>