The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is one of the most complex tax credits in these stimulus packages. Initially, you could not get PPP and the employer retention credit. There was a previous post that discussed this matter. Now, it seems that the IRS is addressing only if no forgiveness PPP is available to the business
The paid sick and family leave credits, which previously were available only until the end of 2020, have been extended for periods of leave taken through March 31, 2021. The IRS has released IR-2021-26 to provide more clarity on this topic. See link to FAQs below. The following information was released through the IRS Newswire
The IRS is reminding the taxpayers that unemployment is subject to taxes. Remember unemployment compensation is taxable Millions of Americans received unemployment compensation in 2020, many of them for the first time. This compensation is taxable and must be included as gross income on their tax return. Taxpayers can expect to receive a Form 1099-G showing their unemployment
As you are aware, restaurants and gyms have been severely impacted during COVID. In Philadelphia, there were significant restrictions for any indoor activity. especially for the period November 2020 to mid January 2021. The City has created a new program to provide some relief to those businesses The eligibility for this program is the following
Our partners and team members review daily articles, posts, etc. from different sources (this is not a comprehensive list) and communications from other CPAs, EAs, accountants, and tax professionals. We have noted a faster pace of changes in the tax and accounting professional industry, with many examples in the recent years. Example 1 - Tax
Back on January 8, 2021, the SBA release the new guidance for PPP: A borrower is generally eligible for a Second Draw PPP Loan if the borrower: Previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will or has used the full amount only for authorized uses; Has no more than 300 employees; and Can demonstrate
In some of our previous posts, we mentioned that the financial institutions, Chambers of Commerce, small business groups, etc. were pushing for the increase of the threshold of form 3508 from the initial amount of $50,000 to the $150,000. In fact, some of the financial institutions stopped the forgiveness process intake (or never started it)
After being involved with a large number of applications, we have summarized some relevant tips when you apply. Keep in mind that each financial institution is different, they have different intake process (online portal, email, etc.) and different requests. Have the 1st round PPP information available - a) PPP 1st round SBA loan number and
The SBA is allowing the borrowers that never got a first round of PPP to get it now. Certain existing PPP borrowers can request to modify their First Draw PPP Loan amount You should contact your financial institution to know if you can still apply for the 1st round of PPP through them. If their
The SBA is no longer deducting the EIDL advance loan ($1,000 per employee up to $10,000) from the PPP loans and leaving that amount as a loan even if the PPP is forgiven. If you have paid fully or partially the SBA EIDL advance back, contact your financial institution to get back those funds. Link
