Legislation provides other business relief provisions Here’s what you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and other business relief provisions of the recently-passed American Rescue Plan Act. PPP loan application deadline extended. The deadline to apply for PPP loans is now May 31, 2021. Sick leave extended. Businesses providing sick leave for COVID-related […]
Businesses Get More Time to Apply For PPP Loans
Posted on 01. Apr, 2021 by Linda in COVID-19, PPP, Small Business Tips
PPP Loan Expenses Are Now Tax Deductible
Posted on 26. Jan, 2021 by Linda in COVID-19, IRS, PPP, Small Business Tips, Tax Updates
If you or your business received funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the recently passed Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 will help to dramatically cut your tax bill. Here’s what you need to know. Background The CARES Act created the PPP program in March 2020. The program helps businesses adversely affected by the […]
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15
Posted on 14. Jan, 2021 by Linda in COVID-19, PPP
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am ET. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, […]
Build a Fortress Defense for PPP Loan Forgiveness
Posted on 26. Aug, 2020 by Linda in COVID-19, IRS, Managing Finances, Small Business Tips
More than 70% of small businesses in America now have loan proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help retain employees during the current pandemic. The entire amount of a PPP loan is eligible to be forgiven if the funds are used for qualified expenses. Recent legislation liberalizes the terms of loan forgiveness for […]
Small Business Owners Get Good News on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Posted on 29. Jul, 2020 by Linda in COVID-19, Small Business Tips
Small business owners, self-employed workers and freelancers received some welcome news when Congress recently passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. This new law clarifies how businesses can qualify to have all or a portion of its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiven. Here is what you need to know: December 31, 2020 is the new […]