5 Practical Tips For Maximizing Forgiveness Of Your PPP Loan

Drea Schmidt
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    1. Designate a PPP Point Person
      • Someone internal to your organization should have a good handle on the rules for forgiveness. The rules are complicated, and they could shift before you apply for forgiveness, so it’s a good idea to have a specific person tracking the requirements.
      • Your PPP point person should also maintain contact with your lender and your other advisors on PPP issues, such as your CPA and attorney.
    1. Time Is of the Essence
      • Funds must be used within eight weeks of origination of your loan (the date of funding) in order to be eligible for forgiveness.
      • As far as we know, there is no flexibility in timing requirement, so plan to use all the funds within a strict eight-week period.
    1. Recordkeeping Is the Name of the Game
      • You will have to show that you meet the conditions for forgiveness, so be meticulous in recordkeeping.
      • Get organized now, and stay organized.
      • Document number of full-time employees during your eight-week loan forgiveness period and during the relevant comparison period.
      • Keep detailed records of what you spent the funds on and when.
      • If you can, consider creating a separate bank account to manage the funds.
    1. Prioritize Payroll
      • Allocate loan proceeds to payroll costs first, to ensure that at least 75% of proceeds are used for payroll costs.
      • Use any remaining funds for other permitted loan uses (such as rent, utilities, and mortgage interest).
    1. Stay in the Loop with your Lender
      • Your lender will interpret the applicable rules and guidance regarding forgiveness and facilitating the forgiveness process.
      • Also, your lender may require additional documentation for forgiveness, so make sure you understand your lender’s specific requirements.
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