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Straight Outta Congress: How to Maximize the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) & Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Written on January 19, 2021. Posted in General Business, PPP, State & Local Tax Services, Tax, Tax Alerts.

By Travis Miskowitz, Manager, CFO Advisory This is a developing story; updates will be published as additional information becomes available. Update: March 3, 2021 As we enter March, we would like to remind our clients and friends that they may be eligible for 2 very beneficial programs: Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and a 1st Draw or 2nd Draw PPP loan. The ERC is a refundable credit which can now be claimed retroactively by PPP borrowers to 2020 if the company meets 2 main eligibility...

PPP “Yeah, You Know Me” – 3rd PPP Application Window Opening Soon

Written on January 8, 2021. Posted in PPP, State & Local Tax Services, Tax.

By Travis Miskowitz, Manager, CFO Advisory Late Wednesday evening, the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) in coordination with the Department of Treasury, issued guidance for the revamped Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) authorized by the Economic Aid Act of 2020. The newly released guidance includes: Interim Final Rule (IFR) “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended” an 82-page consolidation of existing PPP guidance in the form of 24...

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application – Overview of Required Documentation

Written on May 20, 2020. Posted in Financial Planning, General Business.

By Tricia Meola On May 15th, the Small Business Administration released the highly anticipated Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. The application is lengthy, the calculations are complex, and the instructions aren’t the most straight-forward. At first (and second) glance, the application process is quite overwhelming! In order to assist you, we are going to break down the components beginning here with the four main areas of required documentation. Please...

NYC Relief Available for Small Businesses

Written on April 1, 2020. Posted in Financial Planning, General Business.

By Tricia Meola In an effort to help small businesses deal with the overwhelming impacts of COVID-19, New York City has launched the following two initiatives: NYC Employee Retention Grant Program Created to help companies retain employees as businesses face decreased revenue as a result of COVID-19 Eligible businesses will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their payroll for two months; maximum funding of $27,000 Eligibility requirements include: Must be located within the...

New Jersey Economic Initiatives for Small Businesses

Written on April 1, 2020. Posted in Financial Planning, General Business.

By Tricia Meola Many small businesses are already aware of the options made available to them under federal programs enacted by the CARES Act. The State of New Jersey is also backing these businesses in an effort to stimulate growth through various economic initiatives. Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program Created to provide total of $10 million to NJ small businesses and non-profits to cover operating expenses and ensure continuity of business during COVID-19 outbreak;...

Loan Modifications and Options

Written on March 30, 2020. Posted in Real Estate.

By Tricia Meola With the effects COVID-19 has created for the US, federal, state and local governments are working hard to respond to the growing public health threats – but what about the financial uncertainties? As unemployment rates rise and millions of Americans continue to file for unemployment benefits, many are faced with the inability to satisfy their mortgage obligations and are aware of their options. Know your mortgage The most important place to begin is to be acquainted...

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