Posted on January 4th, 2021

The new tax law just signed by President Trump has significantly changed the current Paycheck Protection Program. 

Most importantly, it provides a second round of additional PPP loan funding.

Here are the key changes — from forgiveness to the requirements for new PPP funding. Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans

Posted on July 5th, 2020

At some point, most small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants, and how to properly approach them, can mean the difference between getting a loan for expansion or scrambling to find cash from other sources.

Unfortunately, many business owners fall victim to several common, but potentially destructive myths regarding financing, such as: Read More…

Tags: Loans, Small Business

Posted on June 24th, 2020

Many Small Businesses, Non-profits, and Landlords May Qualify for Up to $100,000

Pre-applications for the New York Forward Loan Fund are available now with priority going to industries and regions that have already reopened.

With over $100 million in NY State loans available, this is exciting news for qualifying landlords, not-for-profits, and small business entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19 related financial issues. Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans

Posted on June 18th, 2020

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law March 27, many small business owners were able to apply for – and receive – a loan of up to $10 million under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If the loan proceeds are used as specified, business owners may apply to have the loan forgiven.

Here’s what you should know about loan forgiveness under the PPP: Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans

Posted on May 18th, 2020

As expected, the SBA released a copy of the PPP loan forgiveness application. While there are still many unanswered questions, some have been addressed, as well as providing several shortcuts and relief in other areas. Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans

Posted on May 7th, 2020

To help your small business, Congress created a lot of new tax-saving provisions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many of my clients own and operate S corporations and expect the tax law to treat them differently, as it does with their health insurance deduction.

Perhaps you, too, would like us to help clarify which of the COVID-19 tax benefits the S corporation owner can use to put cash in his or her pocket. Here’s a list as of 5/6/2020. Read More…

Tags: Business Entity, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans, Self-Employment

Posted on May 2nd, 2020

Businesses that have been impacted financially by COVID-19 may be able to take advantage of a new, refundable tax credit called the Employee Retention Credit. The credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll and is worth 50 percent of qualifying wages up to $10,000 that are paid by an eligible employer. Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans

Posted on April 9th, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended all aspects of life around the world, including the world of business here in the U.S.

If your business is struggling, you may be able to get some help from the federal Small Business Administration (SBA), which is authorized to provide loans to small businesses on an as-needed basis.

There are two types of relief you can apply for—read on. Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans

Posted on April 4th, 2020

Offering to lend money to cash-strapped friends or family members during tough economic times is a kind and generous offer, but before you hand over the cash, you need to plan ahead to avoid tax complications for yourself down the road.

Take a look at this example: Let’s say you decide to loan $5,000 to your daughter who’s been out of work for over a year and is having difficulty keeping up with the mortgage payments on her condo. While you may be tempted to charge an interest rate of zero percent, you should resist the temptation.

Here’s why: Read More…

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Loans