ALERT – Major Developments in the Paycheck Protection Program

There were numerous developments in the management and administration of the Paycheck Protection Program. The Treasury Department issued a series of new, and controversial, regulations detailing the steps necessary to qualify for loan forgiveness. and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping bill that would make major modifications to the PPP program.  So, if you have a PPP loan, make sure to read this article from start to finish. Let's start with the Treasury regs governing loan forgiveness. If you are a business owner hoping to utilize a reasonable, straight-forward PPP loan forgiveness process, you are going to be disappointed....

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How Can I Get a Paycheck Protection Program Loan?

One of the key provisions of the landmark CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program. Congress allocated $350 billion to this program enabling the Small Business Administration to provide loans to small business owners. The loans are fully guaranteed by the federal government. If you are interested in applying for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program, here is the application in a fillable PDF format.  Objective of the Paycheck Protection Program The primary objectives of the Paycheck Protection Program include: Provide assistance to businesses so they can retain their employees; and Help businesses cover near-term operating expenses during the Coronavirus pandemic. Who is...

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