On June 17, 2020, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of (i) a revised Paycheck Protection Program PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, Form 3508, to implement the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act), and (ii) a new, simplified "EZ" version of the application, Form 3508EZ, available to certain qualified borrowers.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a procedural notice to lenders announcing the SBA will begin accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness applications on August 10. Lenders will be able to access the necessary platform, borrowers cannot.
Procedural guidance related to the PPP for borrowers who received Economic Injury -Disaster Loans (EIDL)
The Revised Interim Final Rule introduces the new concept of “loan forgiveness covered period”
Implementing the 24-Week Covered Period.
Also on June 17, 2020, the have declared new Guidelines on:
Methodology for Forgiveness and Reimbursement
Lender Requirements
Borrower Requirements
Forgiveness Process Summary
Assistances and shortcomings of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loans
Expenses which are Forgivable under (PPP).Covered Period for PPP Loans
Maturity Date for PPP Loans
Deferral Period for PPP Loans
On June 17, 2020, the Treasury Department and SBA posted a revised, borrower-friendly loan forgiveness application for PPP loan: New Form EZ for Loan Forgiveness Applications
With these revisions, the SBA also is making conforming amendments to the use of PPP loan proceeds for consistency with amendments made in the Flexibility Act.
Session Highlights:
Basics of the PPP enacted March 2020 and Overall
Modifications made to the PPP.
Things to be known in CARES and FFCRA acts.
What will be the PPP act Qualifications and Restrictions
How does the PPP Flexibility Act work? Best Actions to be taken
Updates to Employer related COVID-19
matters Safe workspaces, work from home and other requirements
Other financial relief resources
How to help workers?
Why You Should Attend:
In this webinar, you will learn and know the.
What counts as “payroll costs” How much funding you can receive
Financial Documentation.Conditions for loan forgiveness
New exemption on re-hiring employees
FTE tests: FTE Reduction Exceptions
Who Should Attend:
Payroll managers and staff
Accountants and Payroll Processors
Payroll tax managers
Human resource managers and staff
Hiring managers and employee liaisons
*You may ask your Question directly to our expert during the Q&A session.
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Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz is an employment tax specialist and has over 15 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant and as a payroll tax auditor with the State of California. He has managed an audit caseload of 20 ongoing audits, from small home-based businesses to large multi-national corporations. He is expert at defining regulatory and statutory requirements from local, State and Federal government agencies; and helping the average businessperson understand what that means to their business. He has processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll checks plus tax forms for businesses with hourly as well as exempt workers, multistate operations and a wide variety of benefits.
Mr. Schwartz provides consulting services encompassing payroll processing and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization, payroll tax compliance reviews, independent contractor studies, use of electronic transfers, deductions, benefits, etc. Mark has represented both clients and the State in front of the State Appeals Board. He understands the complexities of local wage laws, unemployment and disability claims, and other wage and benefit issues affecting your employees.
Mark prides himself on his outstanding customer service skills. He listens attentively to his clientele, helping them bridge the gap between the small business world and Government bureaucracy. He eagerly assists with clients needs and feels that educating clients toward faster, accurate and more complete payroll processes provide the most value.
Mark is a participating member of the American Payroll Association. He earned his BA and MBA in Finance at Santa Clara University. He has held Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Investment and Derivatives Auditor Credentials. Mark is currently pursuing a Certified Payroll Fundamentals Credential with the American Payroll Association.
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