For Small Businesses: New COVID-19 Federal Assistance – CARES Act

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Summary of Keypoints Overview of CARES Act relief for small businesses: The CARES Act, enacted March 27, 2020, provides payroll, rent, and cash-flow relief for small businesses, including loan forgiveness for eligible expenses and the option to defer employer Social Security tax payments over two years. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan forgiveness: The Act…

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Resources for Small Businesses – SBA EIDL Funding

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Summary of Keypoints Overview of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million to help small businesses experiencing substantial economic injury due to COVID-19. Purpose and use of funds: EIDL funding is intended to provide working capital to support ongoing business operations…

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SBA EIDL Help for Small Businesses

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Summary of Keypoints Overview of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020, the SBA provides low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses experiencing substantial economic injury due to COVID-19. Loan purpose and use of funds: EIDL proceeds may be used for working capital needs, including…

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Business Tax provisions

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Summary of Keypoints Employee Retention payroll tax credit: Employers may claim a refundable payroll tax credit equal to 50% of qualified wages, up to $10,000 per employee, if business operations were disrupted by COVID-19 shutdowns or gross receipts declined by at least 50% compared to the same quarter in the prior year, with different wage…

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