Step by Step Guidance and Application Forms – A Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

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Summary of Keypoints Primary resource provided: The post directs readers to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce CARES Act step-by-step guide for detailed instructions on how small business owners can access federal assistance. PPP application support materials: It includes downloadable documents to help business owners understand and complete the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) process. Included PPP…

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Comprehensive List of Private and Public Loans, Grants, and Financial Support for Small Businesses

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Summary of Keypoints Purpose of resource: The post highlights financial relief efforts launched in response to COVID-19 by federal, state, local governments, and private organizations to support small businesses. Compiled by Gusto: Gusto created a comprehensive, centralized list of available loans, grants, and financial support programs. Scope of assistance: The resource includes both public and…

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New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves

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Summary of Keypoints Source of guidance: The U.S. Department of Labor released a Questions and Answers document to help employers administer FFCRA leave provisions ahead of the April 1 implementation date. Employee eligibility limits: FFCRA leaves are not available to employees who are furloughed, have reduced hours, or work at locations that are closed due…

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For Individuals: New COVID-19 Federal Assistance – CARES Act

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Summary of Keypoints Overview of the CARES Act for individuals: The CARES Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides economic relief aimed at helping individuals and families manage the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with provisions summarized as guidance available at the time. Retirement plan relief: Individuals may take coronavirus-related retirement plan distributions of…

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Fairfax County Help For Businesses due to Covid-19

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Summary of Keypoints Overview of Fairfax County business assistance: Fairfax County provides COVID-19-related relief measures aimed at supporting local businesses impacted by the pandemic. Tax deadline extensions: Fairfax County extended deadlines for certain local taxes, including car (business personal property) taxes and real estate taxes, to help ease short-term cash flow pressures for businesses. Purpose…

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Latino Economic Development Corp – Tax Planning and Reporting for Small Business

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Summary of Keypoints Event overview: A tax planning and reporting presentation for small businesses hosted by the Latino Economic Development Corp on March 19, 2020. Presenters: The session was led by Jennifer Eubanks, with participation from Rod Johnson of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Primary focus: The presentation addressed tax planning and reporting considerations relevant…

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