On December 27, 2020, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (TCDTR Act) amended the employee retention credit (ERC) provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Among...more
On April 30, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-32 (the “Notice”) to address the deductibility of loan amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...more
The coronavirus has had an adverse impact on many businesses and affected their ability to meet financial obligations. To relieve financial strain, business owners have various options to discharge debt, modify loans and...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) contain provisions to help employers maintain their workforces. Notably, the relief available to employers...more
On April 1, 2020, the IRS finalized Form 7200 – Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 and the accompanying instructions. The Form provides additional guidance for eligible employers to take advantage of...more
On March 5, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed a state of emergency related to COVID-19. Pursuant to that proclamation, Governor Hogan and the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland (the “Comptroller”) have taken...more