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Forgiveness Simplified for Paycheck Protection Program Loans of $50K or Less

As U.S. taxpayers anxiously await potential movement on a new stimulus package, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This effort aims. Read More >>

SBA and Treasury Address Owner-Employee Compensation and Rental Expenses in Latest Paycheck Protection Program Guidance

Following on the heels of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury’s recent issuance of 23 new FAQs addressing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, additional guidance has been issued related to owner-employee compensation and the eligibility of. Read More >>

Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Applications – Should You Act Now or Wait?

Recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) opened its portal for accepting forgiveness applications under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) . Over the next few weeks, banks will be preparing to start accepting forgiveness applications, although some lenders may wait. Read More >>

SBA Releases 23 New FAQs to Address Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with Treasury, issued 23 frequently asked questions to help provide additional guidance around forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans. The FAQs address four areas of PPP. Read More >>

Navigating Uncertainty for Future Success, Together

I wanted to share with you some thoughts on how COVID is affecting our clients, their go-forward strategies and our own firm as well. It’s a time when we’re all starving for normalcy and certainty. Many of us are. Read More >>

Ohio Issues CAT Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Companies who have received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through the CARES Act may be wondering how to treat the loan and potential forgiveness amounts for Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) purposes. The amount of the company’s PPP loan. Read More >>

Five Week Extension to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing an extension for companies to apply for PPP loans. This program, which ended on June 30th, will now be extended to August 8th, when the President signs. Read More >>

SBA Issues Revised “Borrower-Friendly” Forgiveness Applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued revised forgiveness applications for loans issued through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to the Department of the Treasury (Treasury), the revisions are “borrower-friendly” and implements the PPP Flexibility Act of. Read More >>

Top Considerations for Navigating Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application, Spending and Forgiveness

RECORDED JUNE 16, 2020 Join Jim Merklin, Dale Ruther and Mindy Marsden for a moderated discussion that takes a deeper dive into the top issues resulting from the Paycheck Protection Program. This full-scoped moderated panel will discuss the impact. Read More >>

Senate Passes House Bill to Loosen Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness

As we reported last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act to help ease loan spending and forgiveness requirements for small businesses under the new Paycheck Protection Program. Last night, the U.S. Senate passed. Read More >>