GMU – Corporate Tax Implications of COVID-19

GMU Presentation - Corporate Tax Implications

Summary of Keypoints Event: Corporate Tax Implications of COVID-19 presentation hosted by George Mason University (GMU). Date and time: May 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM. Format: Moderated discussion led by Christine Landoll. Panelists: Jennifer Eubanks, Stephen Lawson, and Lina Ivanova. Focus: Examination of the effects of COVID-19 on corporate taxes, highlighting tax-related challenges and implications…

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Small Businesses Suffer with SBA Out of Funds

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Summary of Keywords PPP funding exhaustion: On April 16, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds authorized under the CARES Act were fully exhausted, halting acceptance of new applications after just 14 days. Application timing challenges: Several major banks, including Capital One and Wells Fargo, opened application…

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Capital One still not accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program

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Summary of Keypoints Capital One status: Capital One was not accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications while many other banks had launched online application portals. Impact on customers: Businesses banking with Capital One were forced to seek alternative lenders to submit PPP applications. Alternative lenders listed: Forbes published a list of banks and fintech companies…

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Google Tells us Who is Moving Around

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Summary of Keypoints Source of insights: Google’s COVID-19 Mobility Reports provide location-based data showing how movement patterns changed across communities during the pandemic. Behavioral trends: The data indicates that people are moving around less and staying home more, reflecting responses to stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, though compliance varies. Workplace reality: The report highlights that working…

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BREAKING UPDATE – Paycheck Protection Act: Where to find a loan, and how much am I eligible to receive?

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Summary of Keypoints Purpose of update: The article addresses common questions from small business owners about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including how to calculate eligible loan amounts and where to apply as guidance continues to evolve. Payroll calculation guidance: The American Institute of Advisors (AIaccountant) advised that average monthly payroll costs for PPP applications…

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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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Interest on all student loans held by the Federal Government Waived due to COVID-19

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Summary of Keypoints Relief measure announced: Interest on all student loans held by the Federal Government was waived due to COVID-19, providing temporary financial relief to borrowers. Eligibility confirmation: Borrowers are instructed to contact their loan servicer online or by phone to confirm whether their loans qualify for the interest waiver. Finding your loan servicer:…

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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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3 Sources of Federal Relief for Small Businesses

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through the SBA The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act provided $1Billion of loan subsidies for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for small business entities financial impacted as a result of the coronavirus. Please see our post here for more information about the program and how to…

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