PPP Loan Opening Dates The application window for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans will open Friday January 15, 2021 for lenders with $1 billion or less in assets, the US Small Business Administration and Treasury announced. The opening, which will take place at 9 a.m. ET, applies for both first- and second-draw PPP loans.…
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Deeper Dive – “Gross Receipts”Defined The 25% revenue reduction requirement Eligibility for a second PPP draw – PPP Round 2 One of the eligibility requirements to qualify for a Second Draw PPP Loan is that you experienced a revenue reduction of 25% or greater in 2020 relative to 2019 (with modified tests for businesses that…
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Paycheck Protection Program SBA Releases New Loan Application Forms for Round 2 of the PPP January 9, 2021 If you received a PPP loan in 2020, and qualify for a 2nd loan draw, the link for the application is below: Second Draw Borrower Application Form If you did not receive a PPP loan in 2020 and…
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On January 6, 2021 the SBA issued two new interim final rules (IFR) relating to “PPP Round 2” of the Paycheck Protection Program and its forgivable loan program. On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act) (Pub. L. 116-260) became law. The Economic Aid Act…
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2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals As the year-end approaches, individuals, business owners and family offices should be reviewing their situations to identify any opportunities for reducing, deferring or accelerating tax obligations. Areas that should be looked at in particular include tax reform provisions that remain in play, as well as new opportunities and relief granted earlier…
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On August 8, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive memorandum directing the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to allow deferral of the withholding, deposit, and payment of the employee portion of the 6.2 percent Social Security tax (but not the 1.45 percent Medicare tax) for the period of September 1, 2020, through…
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DOWNLOAD THE CALCULATOR (PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator will be updated as further guidance is issued by the SBA, so check back for updates – current version follows the format of SBA Form 3508 – Loan Forgiveness Application)
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Treasury Issues FAQ’s on PPP On April 6, 2020 The Treasury Department issued updated FAQ’s which clears up most of the confusion in the computation of the maximum loan amount and discusses other matters under the Paycheck Protection Program. Some of the major clarifications are as follows: The Gross Payroll approach should be used for…
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THE CARES ACT: Confusion over the PPP Loan Program (analysis as of April 5, 2020) As you’ve probably noticed applying for a PPP Loan has been fraught with conflicting instructions, contradictory rules, lenders not prepared to accept applications and constant last minute changes in the application form. Borrowers and Lenders are both confused. [UPDATE :…
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