The SBA has published the following press release regarding the deferment for all Covid-19 EIDL and other disaster loans. "WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022. All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19
PPP keeps changing, if last week, it allowed ITIN holders, individuals with prior criminal records unrelated to fraud, etc. Now, they are allowing self-employed individuals (Schedule C) to use the revenues/sale amount to calculate the maximum loan amount (capped at around $20k based on the maximum annual salary of $100k). This change will allow taxpayers
The IRS sent earlier February notices to around 260,000 taxpayers as they have not filed their 2019 federal tax return. However, the IRS has not yet processed all 2019 returns so it is asking to disregard this letter. Keep in mind that certain IRS processes are taking significantly longer than expected, so please, review the
The IRS has published some recommendations on what to look for to select a tax return preparer. See an extract from the IRS publication below: The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to choose a tax return preparer with care. Even though the vast majority of tax return preparers provide honest, quality service, some
Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver recently announced $5 million in funding for Phase 2 of the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program. This commercial rent relief program grants up to $10,000 for COVID-impacted small businesses and nonprofits located in NJRA’s 66 legislatively designed communities. From today at 9am you can apply
If you did not get the first and/or second stimulus payments and you qualify based on your income level, then, you still have a chance to receive that money when you file your 2020 tax return. Inside the 2020 tax return, you have to report if you received those payments and the monetary amount. If
Out of the $288 billion for the second round of PPP, around $103 billion (around 36%) have been approved as of earlier this week. The SBA has released some relevant details on how the majority of the loans are for amounts under $100k. Release Date: February 10, 2021 Release Number: 21-15 This week, the
Self-employed individuals to claim COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits under FFCRA Eligible self-employed individuals will determine their qualified sick and family leave equivalent tax credits with the new IRS Form 7202, Credits for Sick Leave and Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals. They’ll claim the tax credits on their 2020 Form 1040 for
The IRS in their Tax Tip 2020-14 communication provided some tips to choose a reputable tax preparer. Check the preparer's qualifications. People can use the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. This tool helps taxpayers find a tax return preparer with specific qualifications. The directory is a searchable and sortable listing
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced it will open pre-registration for Phase 2 of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program at 9:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The $10 million program expansion will support New Jersey small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligibility - To be
