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Paycheck Protection Program Section 265: Alert20200503170447

Paycheck Protection Program Section 265: Alert

FMLMay 3, 2020
On April 30, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-32 regarding the deductibility for Federal income tax purposes of certain otherwise deductible expenses incurred in a taxpayer’s trade or business when the taxpayer receives a loan (covered loan) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program and ...
Main Street Lending Program Summary20200417095702

Main Street Lending Program Summary

FMLApril 17, 2020
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve released the Main Street Lending Program, consisting of 2 distinct programs: Program 1:  Main Street New Loan Facility (MSNLF), issued by the Federal Reserve on April 9, 2020, is a part of the $600B lending program designed to help small and medium-sized bu...
Guidance for the Self-Employed on the Paycheck Protection Program20200414205437

Guidance for the Self-Employed on the Paycheck Protection Program

FMLApril 14, 2020
On April 14, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an Interim Final Rule providing guidance on eligibility issues relating to the PPP loans for individuals with self-employment income who file a Form 1040, Schedule C. Below are the highlights: ...
Important Update Regarding Payroll Tax Deferral20200414095238

Important Update Regarding Payroll Tax Deferral

FMLApril 14, 2020
On April 13, 2020, the IRS issued 2020ARD 073-2 regarding frequently asked questions on payroll tax deposits and specifically the interplay between the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan and various payroll tax deferral rules passed as part of the CARES Act....
COVID-19 Business Response Program Line of Credit20200413170953

COVID-19 Business Response Program Line of Credit

FMLApril 13, 2020
As part of a continuing effort by the State of Connecticut, Governor Lamont is partnering up with HEDCO, Inc., State of Connecticut, the CT Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) and the CT Minority Business Initiative to provide financial relief to minority-owned a...
Tax Deadline Expanded IRS Notice 2020-2320200410134124

Tax Deadline Expanded IRS Notice 2020-23

FMLApril 10, 2020
IRS Notice 2020-23 expands prior IRS Notices by extending tax filing and payment deadlines to July 15, 2020 for a much broader list of ‘specified forms’ and ‘specified payments’.  The list is expansive but only includes the items/forms therein.   We note that the extensions apply to b...
Affiliation Guidance Relating to the Paycheck Protection Program20200404102736

Affiliation Guidance Relating to the Paycheck Protection Program

FMLApril 4, 2020
On April 3, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the US Treasury issued guidance on Affiliation rules applicable to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The guidance outlines four major tests that can establish affiliation for the PPP: Test 1 – Affiliation based upon ownership F...
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program20200330160202

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program

FMLMarch 30, 2020
On March 6, 2020, the House passed and President Trump signed the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CPRSA ACT) allowing for the expansion of disaster areas to include those impacted by the Coronavirus.  On March 27, 2020, President T...
The CARES Act: What Not-for-Profits Need to Know20200330133810

The CARES Act: What Not-for-Profits Need to Know

FMLMarch 30, 2020
On March 27, the House unanimously passed and President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic stimulus law intended to provide immediate relief for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and state and local governments. The CARES Act is ...
Individual Tax Considerations for the CARES Act – Alert20200330125518

Individual Tax Considerations for the CARES Act – Alert

FMLMarch 30, 2020
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief to taxpayers affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The CARES Act is the third phase of federal government aid related to COVID-19.  The CARES Act...