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As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

Welcome to the 15^th iteration of what is new with the Paycheck Protection Program. There are no prizes for remembering anything in the first 14, but we hope to provide some clarity on specific issues addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP Loan Forgiveness (Forgiveness FAQs) issued on August 4. The Forgiveness FAQs are the first piece of significant additional guidance issued since our last update on June 25^th covering changes

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

The Treasury continues to rewrite guidance based upon the changes passed within the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). Overnight on Monday, June 22, the Treasury released the 20^th Interim Final Rule (IFR). There are no surprises on what to expect with the 20^th IFR: some clarifications, a few new things, and you guessed it, more unanswered questions. Today, we will focus on a significant new item and some of the clarifications.

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

Since our last blog, the Treasury issued two additional Interim Final Rules (the 18^th and 19^th), revised the original loan forgiveness application for changes made by the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPFA), and issued a new EZ loan forgiveness application. If you are up to date with our blogs, we are starting to compare the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to extra-innings in the longest baseball game ever recorded. It is now inning 19,

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

We discussed “potential” changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), that were introduced in the House on May 15 in our PPP Update #10. Soon after, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPFA) passed the House by a vote of 417-1.  On Wednesday night, June 3, the Senate passed the PPFA unanimously with no changes. It is anticipated the President will sign the PPFA into law.  Today we will discuss the impact of PPFA on PPP borrowers.

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

Treasury kicked off the holiday weekend on Friday, May 22, by releasing its 14^th Interim Final Rule (IFR) addressing loan forgiveness for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.  This new IFR clarified certain issues while leaving others outstanding.  Today’s blog will focus on the clarifications so borrowers, many nearing the end of their 8-week Covered Period, can make decisions around what is known.  Additionally, we will discuss the

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

Many hoped the delay in guidance regarding Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness meant SBA and Treasury were taking their time coordinating an application and associated guidance to provide borrower’s clarity. Regrettably, on Friday evening, May 15, the SBA released the PPP Forgiveness Application with no additional guidance issued by the Treasury.  While we had a passing thought that maybe the application was so clear no further

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

What if I Can’t Hire My Employees Back?

Given the generous unemployment provisions of the CARES Act, many businesses that obtained PPP loans are having difficulty rehiring employees that may now be collecting more on unemployment than their normal wages.  This puts PPP loan recipients in a precarious position, as a business must maintain its workforce through the eight-week, post-loan period to receive full PPP forgiveness.

Fortunately, FAQ #40

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

While many await formal guidance about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, the SBA and Treasury were busy issuing various other guidance this week.  Today, we outline and provide our thoughts about this week’s guidance, including deductibility of expenses paid with PPP funds and PPP eligibility standards.

IRS Issues Guidance on Deductibility of Expenses Paid with PPP Funds

On April 30th, the IRS issued Notice 2020-32.  The

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

Our last Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) blog on Thursday, April 16, covered long-awaited guidance for self-employed individuals and partnerships. However, that same day, the SBA announced the PPP ran out of money.  Today, we bring you good news about additional funding and an update on eligibility guidance.

Additional PPP Funding

This afternoon, April 24, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care

As guidance in this area is being released regularly, we recommend you read all of our blogs on this subject.  All the blogs in the Paycheck Protection Program series are here: Updates#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,#8,#9,#10, #11, #12,#13,#14, #15

For some reason the SBA really likes issuing CARES Act guidance Tuesday evenings around 5:00PM.  This was again the case on Tuesday, April 14^th when it issued its third interim final rule (regulation) related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  The third interim final rule provides guidance for individuals with self-employment income who file a Form 1040, Schedule C and provides an update specific to the calculation of payroll costs for