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 […]
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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 […]
SBA PPP: Income Tax Issues
The Federal income tax consequences related to Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) continue to be an important, yet somewhat uncertain, consideration for all borrowers. Under regular Federal income tax principles, the forgiveness of a loan generally results in a business realizing cancellation of […]
SBA PPP: Simplified Forgiveness Application for Small Loans
On October 8, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published its twenty-fifth Interim Final Rule related to the forgiveness of certain loans made pursuant to its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). PPP loans of $50,000 or less will benefit from a simpler application and exemptions from certain requirements imposed on borrowers. […]