Commercial Businesses Articles
Five Things PPP Borrowers Need to Do Now
Posted by Jenna Torella on July 01, 2020
Borrowers of PPP loans should consider taking these five steps to maximize the amount and accelerate the timing of loan forgiveness.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Simplified
Posted by Megan Morris on June 30, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Plan Flexibility Act (PPP Flex Act) (H.R. 7010), enacted on June 5, further enhanced the opportunity for loan forgiveness by expanding requirements on how the loans are spent and extending the time to use the funds to 24 weeks (but not beyond December 31, 2020).
COVID-19 Tax Relief: Roundup of Postponed Federal Tax Deadlines
Posted by Cheryl A. Jankowski on June 26, 2020
Many taxpayers are confused about which federal tax filing and payment deadlines have been postponed by the IRS — and there certainly are a lot of postponements to keep track of.
SBA Releases New PPP Guidance and Application Forms
Posted by Megan Morris on June 19, 2020
The Small Business Administration released a revised version of Form 3508 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application on June 16, 2020.
Last-Minute Strategies for Businesses that Deferred Filing Tax Returns
Posted by Brian Kern on June 18, 2020
Can your business make any last-minute moves to lower its tax obligation for 2019? And are there other long-term planning strategies that business owners should consider in light of today's tax laws, recent economic relief measures, and the November 2020 elections?
Opportunity Zones: COVID-19 and Guidance Updates/New Planning Opportunities
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on June 16, 2020
Over $10 billion dollars have been deployed into qualified opportunity zone investments. While the investment has slowed, COVID-19 and additional guidance has created renewed interest in utilizing this program to assist with underserved communities and to provide tax relief for investors.
Using a Valuation Expert to Help with Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Posted by William Allen on June 16, 2020
As a result of COVID-19, the number of businesses filing for bankruptcy is expected to skyrocket this summer. Here's an overview of the options under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code — and how a business valuation expert can be a valuable asset during this process.
Expansion of the Main Street Lending Program
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on June 15, 2020
On June 8, the Federal Reserve released revised term sheets for its Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), ahead of the program becoming officially operationalized. The MSLP aims to increase the flow of credit to small and medium-sized businesses that were in good financial standing prior to the COVID-19 crisis.
Pivot to Adapt to Manufacturing’s New Normal
Posted by Jonathan Roller on June 11, 2020
One way manufacturers can adapt to the new business environment created by the COVID-19 crisis is to pivot from standard product lines to new niches.
More Flexibility for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness and Payroll Tax Deferral
Posted by Megan Morris on June 10, 2020
The PPP Flexibility Act greatly increases the likelihood that a large percentage of a borrower’s PPP loan will be forgiven.