On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided employers some flexibility in complying with Form I-9 requirements related to Form I-9. As the pandemic continues, DHS has extended this policy multiple times, most recently through December 31, 2020. As a reminder, DHS has deferred the physical presence […]
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SBA PPP: IRS Provides Safe Harbor
Last Friday, we published an article summarizing Revenue Ruling 2020-27, which prevented taxpayers from taking a deduction for expenses paid using Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) funds in the year incurred if, “at the end of such taxable year, the taxpayer reasonably expects to receive forgiveness of the covered loan on […]
SBA PPP: IRS Clarifies Deduction Issues
Borrowers of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans, which are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), have reached the end of their covered periods, and many are in the process of seeking forgiveness of their PPP loans. Unfortunately, questions remained about the federal income tax consequences of potential loan forgiveness […]
Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections
Just this weekend, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued guidance to help employers understand which standards the agency most frequently cites during coronavirus-related inspections in industries such as hospitals and healthcare, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, and meat/poultry processing plants. The following are […]
SBA PPP: Loan Necessity Questionnaire
On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released a notice seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for certain information collection related to its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). While the notice did not provide much detail, it mentioned the addition of two forms: Form 3509—Loan Necessity […]