Were you paying attention to the recent news about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning noncompetition clauses (the Rule)? You may have missed this critical point the FTC included as part of the rollout of that...more
On July 29, 2021, the Department of the Treasury published updates to its Paycheck Protection Program FAQs. The updates come in response to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to discontinue the use of its Loan...more
8/2/2021
/ CARES Act ,
Certifications ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Loans ,
Good Faith ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
In March 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA), which mandated that employers with fewer than 500 employees provide paid sick and FMLA leave to eligible employees for specified...more
As we have reported, the stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump late last year enacted major changes to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). And this week, consistent with that law’s 10-day...more
1/11/2021
/ Audits ,
Business Expenses ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
NAICS ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Property Damage ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Tax Benefits ,
Worker Protection Standard
Congress voted last night to approve a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that includes key measures for health care providers. President Trump has indicated he will sign the new legislation once it reaches his desk....more
Last night (Dec. 21, 2020), the U.S. House of Representatives and then the U.S. Senate passed a long-debated $900 billion stimulus package as part of broader overall government funding legislation. The bill now goes to the...more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued guidance on the recently issued “Loan Necessity Questionnaire” (SBA Form 3509/3510). Lenders must require Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers to complete the...more
12/14/2020
/ Audits ,
CARES Act ,
Eligibility Determination ,
Fraud and Abuse ,
Good Faith ,
Liquidity ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Guidance ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
SBA
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) previously announced that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers who receive forgiveness may not take a deduction for the expenses paid with PPP loan proceeds—including wages,...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a Procedural Notice (the Notice) containing details about the required procedure that Paycheck Protection Program borrowers (PPP borrowers) must follow when engaging in...more
10/7/2020
/ Borrowers ,
Change of Ownership ,
Common Stock ,
Escrow Accounts ,
Fair Market Value ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Guidance ,
Ownership Interest ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
Stock Transfer
Late yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) published regulatory guidance relating to employee paid leave entitlements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The guidance predominantly further responds...more
9/14/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diagnostic Tests ,
Exemptions ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Integrated Care Program ,
Local Health Departments (LHDs) ,
New Guidance ,
New York ,
Paid Leave ,
Preventive Health Care
Late yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) once again updated its frequently asked questions concerning leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This time, the updates answer the burning questions...more
In yet another interim final rule released yesterday, the Small Business Administration (SBA) loosened limitations for calculating forgiveness for compensation of certain “owner-employees,” but limited “non-payroll” costs...more
Yesterday, the Tennessee Senate and House each passed the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act (Act), which now heads to Gov. Lee’s desk for signature. The Act provides Tennessee businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools,...more
Late on August 11, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department published new, limited guidance on Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness: PPP FAQ updates and PPP loan forgiveness FAQ updates. The...more
This afternoon, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department published a set of frequently asked questions concerning forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new FAQs...more
8/5/2020
/ Borrowers ,
C-Corporation ,
CARES Act ,
Independent Contractors ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
S-Corporation ,
SBA ,
Self Employed ,
Sole Proprietorship ,
U.S. Treasury
Gov. Lee announced yesterday (July 21) that the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group – a bi-partisan group of Tennessee General Assembly members, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, and Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch...more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has announced that the Main Street Lending Program (the Program) is now fully operational and ready to purchase participations in eligible loans that are submitted to the Program by...more
The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) has released long-awaited term sheets for loans to nonprofit organizations under the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP). There are two types of nonprofit loans — the Nonprofit Organization New...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department have issued additional regulations implementing the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Most of the adjustments are merely “clean up” changes to...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department have issued a new interim final rule, as well as a revised Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and instructions, and an “EZ” loan...more
On June 8, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board (the Board) announced changes to certain primary loan terms for the Main Street Lending Program. These changes are intended to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to...more
Late on June 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued the 17th “interim final rule,” providing the initial regulations to implement the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act...more
6/11/2020
/ Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Certifications ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Popular ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
U.S. Treasury
The Senate has now passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act), which passed the House on May 28. The Flexibility Act includes critically important changes to the Paycheck Protection...more
The Federal Reserve has released additional information for potential lenders and borrowers on the Main Street Lending Program (the Program), including updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) and operational documents. The...more
As has become a theme, late Friday night, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department issued two sets of guidance relative to forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan proceeds. In the...more