On December 27, 2020, following an unexpected delay, President Donald Trump signed stimulus legislation that legislatively overruled the IRS’s position that expenses funded with forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)...more
As summer arrives and many employees return to their normal places of work, it can be easy to overlook the large numbers of employees who will remain unable to return to full-time work, as a result of social distancing or...more
On April 30, 2020, in Notice 2020-32, the IRS declared that expenses, including payroll expenses, are not deductible for federal income tax purposes if funded with forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. Under...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act,” which was enacted on March 27, 2020, contains several tax provisions that are intended to alleviate business cash-flow problems and stimulate the economy....more
3/31/2020
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The version of H.R. 748, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act,” that was passed by the U.S. Senate and House contains several tax provisions that are intended to alleviate business...more
3/30/2020
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
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Relief Measures ,
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SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Tax Relief ,
Unemployment Insurance
Relief Expanded in Some Areas, Limited in Other Areas -
The Treasury Department has continued to issue guidance regarding the scope of the extension to July 15, 2020 for income tax filings and payments otherwise due on...more
UPDATE - On March 20, 2020, the Treasury Department issued Notice 2020-18, which further clarifies the scope of the 90-day tax extension first announced on March 17, 2020, and which supersedes earlier guidance issued on March...more
On March 17, 2020, Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced a 90-day extension for certain tax payments. On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued Notice 2020-17, which clarified the scope of the...more