SBA released new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) guidance on Friday, May 22nd. The new interim final rules build upon the PPP forgiveness application that was released a week earlier. This summary is in addition to the summary that we prepared…
Month: May 2020
Record Keeping for PPP Loan
(This information is from the Forgiveness Application that was released on May 15, 2020) Documents that Each Borrower Must Submit with its PPP Loan Forgiveness Application PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form PPP Schedule A Payroll: Documentation verifying the eligible cash…
Fortunate enough to get a PPP loan? Forgiven expenses aren’t deductible
Fortunate enough to get a PPP loan? Forgiven expenses aren’t deductible The IRS has issued guidance clarifying that certain deductions aren’t allowed if a business has received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Specifically, an expense isn’t deductible if both:…
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SBA released PPP loan forgiveness application
SBA released PPP loan forgiveness application On Friday, May 15th, SBA released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. According to SBA's press release, they will also "soon issue regulations and guidance to…
SBA allows for an increase to existing PPP loans to partnerships
SBA allows for an increase to existing PPP loans to partnerships On May 13th, the SBA issued a new interim final rule allowing partnerships to increase existing PPP loans. The new rule applies to partnerships that completed their PPP applications…
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Hardship certification for PPP loans < $2,000,000
Hardship certification for PPP loans under $2,000,000 The PPP loan application requires all applicants to make a hardship certification. The wording of the certification is vague: "Current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of…
Grants and loans available to St. Louis area small businesses
Grants and loans available to St. Louis area small businesses Additional financial relief opportunities for St. Louis area small businesses: Small Business Relief Program The St. Louis County SBR Program will provide financial relief to small businesses that were closed…
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Frequently asked tax questions related to COVID-19
Frequently asked tax questions related to COVID-19 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now. My employer closed the office and I’m working from home. Can I deduct…
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The CARES Act liberalizes net operating losses
The CARES Act liberalizes net operating losses The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act eliminates some of the tax-revenue-generating provisions included in a previous tax law. Here’s a look at how the rules for claiming certain tax losses…