PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

Key 941 Changes

As we round out the second quarter, which has been an interesting quarter to say the least, you or your payroll provider will be looking at a new quarterly Form 941 to report your federal payroll taxes to the IRS. There are 18 added lines + an additional worksheet in...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

PPP Changes: The PPP Flexibility Act

In an effort to amend the widely criticized paycheck protection program within the CARES Act, the House & Senate have agreed upon some favorable changes noted as the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020”. Loan Maturity has been extended to a...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

CARES Act Provisions for Retirement Plans and Participants

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes several provisions that give retirement plan participants increased access to assets in their 401(k), 403(b), individual retirement account (IRA) and other qualified retirement accounts.  The...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

SBA Releases New FAQ Regarding PPP

The SBA recently released question #46 in the frequently asked questions in regards to PPP. Loans with an original principal amount of less than $2 million will be deemed to have made the required certification concerning the necessity of the loan request in good...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

Accounting for the Payroll Protection Program Loan

As we maneuver through these unprecedented times and move through the government’s new Acts and Programs established for the Coronavirus Pandemic, questions have arisen on how to account for this funding. The funding has begun to roll out and the clock has started...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

CARES Act, Part II: How to Prepare

The Federal Government is set to implement legislation that would allow more money to flow once again to small businesses affected by COVID-19–$322 billion more including $60 billion set aside for smaller lenders like community banks and credit unions. $60...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

CARES Act – Entrepreneurial Development and Education

The House passed the Senate’s CARES Act yesterday. The Act includes a section related to entrepreneurial development that provides funding to educate small businesses and their employees on resources available during this time: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT...
PA Small Businesses of 25 employees or Less: COVID-19 Assistance Program Available Now

CARES Act – Provisions for Employers

The House passed the Senate’s CARES Act yesterday. The Act includes a section related to provisions and resources available during this time for taxpayers: CREDIT AGAINST EMPLOYMENT TAXES Receive a credit of Qualified Wages for each quarterLimited to $10,000 per...
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