Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contains several tax provisions affecting individuals and families. Let’s take a look:
Economic Impact Payments: Round Three in Full Swing
On March 12, following the American Rescue Plan Act’s approval and signing, the IRS began sending out the third round of Economic Impact Payments. Most payments were sent out via direct deposit, but approximately 150,000 checks were mailed by the Treasury Department as well. Taxpayers who received EIP1 or EIP2 but didn’t receive a third payment (EIP3) via direct deposit will generally receive a check or, in some instances, a prepaid debit card (EIP Card).
Coronavirus-Related Distributions and Loans
The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act made it easier to access savings in IRAs and workplace retirement plans for those affected by the coronavirus. This relief provided favorable tax treatment for certain withdrawals from retirement plans and IRAs, including expanded loan options.
PPP Loan Deadline Extended Through May 31
The Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 31, 2021, extending the deadline to apply for a loan by an extra 60 days, from March 31 to May 31, 2021. The law also gives the Small Business Administration (SBA) an additional 30 days after the May 31 deadline to review and process loan applications.
PPP Round 2: What You Need to Know to Cash In
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.
Small Business Financing: Securing a Small Business Loan
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:
$100 Million in New York State Loans Available Now!
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.
Loan Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Plan
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:
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Released — What is APCP?
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.
4 Tax-Saving Provisions for S Corporations Under COVID-19
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.