PPP Loan Program Gets Extension
Congress approved the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which extends the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). It was scheduled to expire on March 31, but the application deadline is now May 31.
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Wallace Plese + Dreher | PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Assistance
Many Arizona businesses received SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Our SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) task force helps businesses and nonprofits navigate the forgiveness process. They are familiar with the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, which is complex and complicated, and can answer your questions.
Overview of the New PPP2
The new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP2) loans is available to both new and second-time borrowers. Who gets the money and what are the rules?
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
The pandemic relief package (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) gives a break to the hardest-hit small businesses by reopening the Paycheck Protection Program and offers them the ability to apply for a second loan. The new round of loans will be limited to those with fewer than 300 employees that have experienced drops of at least 25% in revenue during any quarter of 2020 compared with the same quarter in 2019.
IRS: Eligible PPP Expenses Now Deductible
On January 6, 2021, the IRS and Treasury Department issued guidance allowing deductions for the payments of eligible expenses when such payments would result, or be expected to result, in the forgiveness of a covered loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
IRS Releases Additional Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The IRS published a Revenue Procedure and a Revenue Ruling to clarify certain complex and controversial details in PPP loan forgiveness. Read further for a summary of the new IRS guidance.
Relief for Small PPP Loan Borrowers
The SBA issued a new form making it easier for smaller borrowers to qualify for loan forgiveness and clarified due dates. Is your company eligible for the simplified paperwork?
Applying for PPP Forgiveness
As more banks start accepting forgiveness applications, PPP borrowers need to know what to do to obtain maximum forgiveness, including required documentation for forgiveness application forms.
PPP Loan Applications Extended Until August 8, 2020
President Trump extended acceptance of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications until August 8, 2020, a five-week extension.
SBA and Treasury Announces PPP Transparency Enhancement
The SBA and Treasury agreed with U.S. Senate Small Business Committee bipartisan leadership to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
PPP Funds Still Available
With the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, more than $129 billion in PPP funds are still available.
Presentation: PPP Current Tax Developments and Forgiveness
Join Stephen J. Rodis, CPA and Mark R. Dreher, CPA in an ASCPA live online webcast on June 20, 2020, about current PPP tax issues and status of forgiveness portion of the PPP loan program, including financial reporting options.
PPP Partial Loan Forgiveness
The PPP Flexibility Act offers partial loan forgiveness when a borrower uses less than 60% of the loan for payroll costs during the forgiveness covered period.
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 modifying certain provisions related to PPP loan forgiveness. One important modification allows recipients of loan forgiveness to defer payroll taxes.
SBA PPP Guidance on Employees Refusing to be Rehired
The SBA issued PPP loan guidance that businesses can exclude laid-off employees from loan forgiveness reduction calculations if employees reject a written offer to be rehired.
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
On May 15, 2020, the SBA published its PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, with instructions, providing some clarity about allowing borrowers to use their regular payroll schedule. Borrowers were concerned about matching their payroll cycle to the testing or covered period in the forgiveness formula.
PPP: Tax Responsibilities and Disbursement Rules
The IRS and SBA issued guidance clarifying certain rules about PPP. Whether you have a loan already or preparing to apply, you should be aware of tax responsibilities and disbursement rules.