If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the COVID-19 crisis, you should be aware of the potential tax implications. PPP basics The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was enacted on March 27, 2020, is designed to provide financial assistance…
Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
In some welcome news, the Senate passed the House Bill to provide enhanced and, in many cases, more lenient guidelines for PPP loan forgiveness. As soon as the President signs The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, borrowers will be able to adjust their plans and budgets for the use of their PPP funds according to the…
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application: Guidan...
With the release of the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and related guidance, we now have some needed clarification – and yet are left with many unanswered questions. The rules continue to evolve as the 8-week coverage period approaches the finish line for some who qualified for the loans. While there are talks of expanding the 8-week…
Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan Up...
Because the regulatory requirements surrounding the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loans are continuing to change, we feel it is crucial to update you on some recent developments: Employers looking to rehire employees that have been receiving unemployment must make a good faith, written offer to rehire them. An employee who rejects that offer must…
5 ways to withdraw cash from your corpor...
Do you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a low tax cost? The easiest way is to distribute cash as a dividend. However, a dividend distribution isn’t tax-efficient, since it’s taxable to you to the extent of your corporation’s “earnings and profits.” But it’s not deductible by the corporation. Different approaches…