On November 20, 2024, the Treasury Department issued an interim final rule that makes changes to the regulations that govern the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The new rule clarifies how state, local, and...more
Below are 10 important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the further revised and updated applications posted on July 30, 2021, as...more
8/18/2021
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SBA ,
U.S. Treasury
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
5/6/2021
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Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
3/30/2021
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On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
3/30/2021
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Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
3/25/2021
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Small Business
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
3/25/2021
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (as amended and modified, the “CARES Act”) was enacted to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among...more
3/25/2021
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Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
3/18/2021
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Nonprofits ,
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Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
3/18/2021
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Eligibility ,
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Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the revised and updated applications posted on January 19, 2021, as well as other forgiveness procedures as updated by the Economic...more
3/4/2021
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Most Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers are working toward full forgiveness of their PPP loans and are anxious to get this process started. A borrower generally may submit a loan forgiveness application any time on...more
3/4/2021
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Employee Retention ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Small Business ,
Tax Credits
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans (January 14, 2021) -
Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
2/19/2021
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Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
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SBA ,
Small Business
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans of $2 million or greater. There...more
2/2/2021
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Lenders ,
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Relief Measures ,
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Small Business ,
Tax Credits
Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (the “SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for...more
1/28/2021
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Payroll Expenses ,
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Small Business
Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the revised and updated applications posted on January 19, 2021, as well as other forgiveness procedures as updated by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small...more
1/27/2021
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Payroll Expenses ,
Questionnaires ,
SBA
Lenders play a large role in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness review and appeals process.
The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act” or “PPP2...more
1/27/2021
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Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
Required Forms ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On January 19, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) in consultation with the Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) posted new forgiveness application forms and the Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness...more
1/27/2021
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Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
Required Forms ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans”...more
1/26/2021
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Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Tax Deductions ,
U.S. Treasury
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (as amended and modified, the “CARES Act”) was enacted to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among...more
1/19/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
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Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans (January 14, 2021) -
Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
1/15/2021
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Certifications ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
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Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Required Documentation ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Borrowers applying for loan forgiveness under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) should familiarize themselves with the SBA guidance regarding the loan forgiveness review process....more
11/19/2020
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CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Guidance ,
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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans
Below are the ten important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the applications posted on June 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020. There are...more
11/9/2020
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CARES Act ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Eligibility ,
Executive Compensation ,
FTEs ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
SBA ,
Seasonal Workers ,
Small Business
Below are the ten important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the applications posted on June 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020. There are...more
10/12/2020
/ Applications ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eligibility ,
Executive Compensation ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Relief Measures ,
Retirement ,
SBA ,
Seasonal Workers ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans