August 31, 2020 - On Friday, August 28, the IRS issued guidance on President Trumpโs executive order allowing for the deferral of payroll taxes on wages paid after September 1. While the guidance clarifies some items, unanswered questions remain.
August 28, 2020 - On Monday, August 24, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued additional guidance, in the form of an interim final rule. The new guidance provides a de-minimis rule for the owner-employee compensation...
August 11, 2020 โ On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order that allows employees to defer payroll taxes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order directs the Secretary of the Treasury, Steve Mnuchin, to...
August 7, 2020 - On August 4, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. They include information applicable to business owners, independent contractors, self-employed individuals,...
June 24, 2020 - Following the extensive law changes under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), many employers implemented payroll changes and adjustments to...
UPDATED: June 18, 2020 - The SBA recently issued additional guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), along with a revised loan forgiveness application and instructions. Click here for the revised application and here for the...
UPDATED: April 13, 2020 - 11:30 a.m. On Friday, April 10, 2020, the IRS issued additional guidance regarding the deferral of payroll tax available under the CARES Act. The most significant clarification relates to the deferral of employment taxes...
UPDATED: July 2, 2020 - 11:00 a.m. On Wednesday, July 1, Congress approved an extension of the period in which to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, with small businesses now having until August 8 to apply for the $134 billion of...
March 26, 2020 - Late on the night of March 25, the Senate passed the CARES Act to provide emergency assistance to individuals and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The $2 trillion bill passed unanimously and is now going to the...
March 23, 2020 - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has shared information about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans which are now available for Minnesota businesses.
