BREAKING NEWS

BMF Akron Office Closure Beginning May 1

Beginning May 1, our Akron Office will be closed to the public for renovations but will remain available to assist you. Contact your BMF Advisor or call 330.762.9785 to speak with someone who can help. We anticipate renovations taking several weeks, so stay tuned for updates!

Articles & Publications

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness: Timing is Everything

The COVID-19 shutdowns and stay-at-home orders are especially impacting small businesses. Without the normal influx of customers, businesses are struggling to pay rent, keep their employees and stay afloat. The historic stimulus package not only provides business loans to. Read More >>

SBA Modifies Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines

Late on April 2nd, the SBA released its playbook for issuance of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the Federal Register in the form of an “Interim Final Rule.” This means that banks are now authorized to. Read More >>

Treasury Modifies SBA Loan Regulations

Under the coronavirus relief package, nearly $350 billion was allocated to the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees with loans of up to $10 million. The loans will be forgiven if businesses. Read More >>

Ohio Governor DeWine Signs COVID-19 Related Legislation

On March 27, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Ohio House Bill 197 (HB 197), which provides emergency relief to Ohioans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation includes several tax provisions for individuals and businesses. To align. Read More >>

CARES Act Provisions and Business Loan Program Guidelines

After days of negotiations, Congress has passed the third phase of federal relief legislation in response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This bill will provide $2 trillion in economic aid to individuals. Read More >>

CARES Act: Federal Coronavirus Emergency Relief Package in Response to COVID-19

Relief is coming. Following supplemental funding for government agencies and individual-focused legislation, the President is expected to sign Phase III legislation in the CARES Act after it clears the House in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Act is. Read More >>

State Agencies Issue Financial Relief to Ohio Businesses and Workers in Response to COVID-19

The Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, The Ohio Department of Insurance and The Ohio Department of Labor have issued orders and additional guidance on insurance premiums and FMLA requirements for employers and employees in light of the COVID-19 impact.. Read More >>

In Response to COVID-19: House & Senate Approve $2 Trillion Economic Rescue Package; Tax Extensions Clarified

In an effort to rush sweeping aid to businesses and workers, lawmakers reached agreement on another relief bill that includes several economic incentives, as well as additional tax relief provisions. The details of the $2 trillion stimulus package are. Read More >>

In Response to COVID-19: Stay At Home Order

The Stay at Home Order issued yesterday by Ohio Department of Health Director, Dr. Amy Acton, has identified CPA Firms as essential businesses. With these new governmental directives underway, we want to keep you informed of our plan to. Read More >>

Navigating Challenging Times: Protect Your Cash Flow

Social distancing. Remote workforces. Making payroll. Information overload. Running a business isn’t easy under ordinary circumstances, let alone during the unprecedented volatile economic environment driven by the COVID-19 crisis. We need to take care of each other and that. Read More >>