Late on Thursday, April 2, the SBA released the Interim Final Rule (IRF) which constitutes the much anticipated “Regulations” to provide further guidance of the PPP implementation. This interim final rule is effective immediately and is being issued to allow for immediate implementation of this program.
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The guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") was issued on March 31, 2020 with the application process beginning on Friday April 3, 2020. There have been several changes to the original guidance that was issued over the past week and there may be more before the application process opens on April 3, 2020.
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As someone who has now officially worked at home for all of one week, I am by no means an expert when it comes to working from home. Personally, I much prefer the energy and excitement of being in the office and interacting in person with our team and clients. That said, in preparation for my switch from the office to home, I did quite of bit of research and planning to ensure that I could maintain a high level of efficiency and effectiveness even from my remote workspace. Here are some tips that I have found helpful.
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As part of the new stimulus package signed by President Trump today, $349 billion is being allocated to assist small businesses with loans. The loans will be administered through the SBA 7a loan program via qualified commercial lenders and pertain to companies that have seen business decline as a result of COVID-19.
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Last night, the Senate passed an updated version of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill builds upon earlier versions of the CARES Act and includes an employee retention credit for employers that close or partially close due to the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible employers are allowed a credit against employment taxes equal to 50% of qualified wages (up to $10,000 in wages) for each employee.
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Brixey & Meyer has created a dedicated team to help business owners file for the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster relief loans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to assist small businesses suffering substantial economic injury, providing you with low interest working capital.
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Effective tonight, Monday March 23, 2020 at 11:59pm, the state of Ohio has issued a Stay at Home Order until at least April 6, 2020 at 11:59pm. The order identifies businesses and operations deemed essential and therefore exempt. You can read the full order HERE.
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As of March 19, 2020, there are different programs available to taxpayers as a response to COVID-19. Below are summaries of the programs available:
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During a press briefing on March 17, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that certain 2019 tax payments can be deferred until July 15th.
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First and foremost, we want to thank you for the trust in our Brixey & Meyer team and the services we provide.
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