As you might be aware some banks and financial institutions are opening their PPP forgiveness application intake. Note that after the PPP period of 24 weeks, there is a 10 month period of no interest so we recommend filing the forgiveness during the period. Currently, there are still some moving pieces and there is the
In the last weeks, we noted a significant increase in the notices received by our clients as there seem to be a backlog in the tax authorities. In some cases, the system automatically sends out a notice even if the documents and support was already provided to the tax authorities almost a year ago. Address
As included in our previous post https://ggcpaservices.com/blog/faq-on-ppp-loan-forgiveness-first-release/, the SBA is offering guidance in the loan forgiveness process, which includes the scenario of rejection of the PPP forgiveness. In many cases, the PPP application was prepared by CPAs, EAs, bankers, consultants and other business professionals. These professionals are already aware of the PPP application, support provided with
On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, issued new guidance through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aimed at helping Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers navigate maximum loan forgiveness. This is the first release of clarification for the loan forgiveness as FAQs and we consider it a step
Last Monday, a letter was Congressional leaders by Howard Schultz and signed by more than 100 current and former CEOs of some of America’s largest companies, major trade associations and small businesses. Since this letter was made public several Chambers of Commerce, trade organizations, business groups and other organizations have supported and signed the petition. Please,
On Saturday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at partially extending the $600 per week federal unemployment benefits that expired in July as part of the CARES Act. The Federal unemployment will be $400, which is funded from the nation's Disaster Relief Fund (44 billions). The executive order also established that 75% will be covered
Democrats and Republicans have been in talks about the fourth and final stimulus relief package. Back in May, the House Democrats approved the HEROES Act but that bill was thrown out by the Republican-controlled Senate and President Donald Trump as Republicans supported the HEALS Act. Now, there is a new proposal for a $1,000 one time
We have been informing some of our client to be aware that unemployment is taxable. Otherwise, you can get an unpleasant surprise in next year's taxes. Any State or Federal unemployment received will be taxable and you should received a 1099 - G (Certain Government Payments) tax form in the mail. You will owe taxes
As expressed in our previous post titled " Deduction of PPP expenses? IRS Notice 2020-32 says no, but it might change " from May 2020, we mentioned that the legislators were planning to introduce legislation to allow the deductibility of expenses covered with PPP funds. After the IRS issued Notice 2020-32, several legislators commented that the IRS
Congress is considering a second round of PPP for hard-hit businesses, which probably is directed to retail, restaurant, tourism, events, etc. Based on the article (link below), this second round would be structured in the following way: About $190 billion worth of PPP funding would be made available to business owners with 300 employees or fewer
