Firm Insights

PPP Loan Forgiveness Comes with a Price: Lost Deductions

By Laura E. Krebs Al-Shathir / May 5, 2020 / Comments Off on PPP Loan Forgiveness Comes with a Price: Lost Deductions

For any employer that expected PPP loan proceeds to be “free money,” the IRS has essentially said – not so fast.  In guidance issued on May 1, 2020, the IRS clarified that to the extent that an employer makes payments of expenses that result in forgiveness of a PPP loan (namely, payroll, mortgage interest, rent,…

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Paycheck Protection Program – We’ve talked about FAQ 31… Now What?

By Michelle F. Schwerin / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Paycheck Protection Program – We’ve talked about FAQ 31… Now What?

This article was published on May 4th and is current as of that date. On May 5, 2020, the Treasury and SBA issued FAQ 43, which extends the repayment date to May 14 for borrowers wishing to fall within the “safe harbor” and that the SBA intends to issue additional guidance concerning certification prior to…

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Paycheck Protection Program – Treasury FAQ #31: Am I Really Supposed To Give My Money Back?

By Michelle F. Schwerin / May 1, 2020 / Comments Off on Paycheck Protection Program – Treasury FAQ #31: Am I Really Supposed To Give My Money Back?

This article was published on April 30th and is current as of that date. On May 5, 2020, the Treasury and SBA issued FAQ 43, which extends the repayment date to May 14 for borrowers wishing to fall within the “safe harbor” and that the SBA intends to issue additional guidance concerning certification prior to…

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