COVID-19 Resource Center: Relief Programs

Stay Informed!: Important COVID-19 Loan Options

Now is the time to prepare for the road to recovery. With changes constant and released guidance on-going, lean on Sax to stay in the know with the most recent updates made to the relief programs, forgiveness clarifications, best practices for securing aid, and more.

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IRS ISSUES ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE SURROUNDING THE TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) ended the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for…

IRS ISSUES GUIDANCE SURROUNDING TAX TREATMENT OF PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS

In a series of three Revenue Procedures issued on November 18, 2021, the Internal Revenue…

INFRASTRUCTURE ACT HALTS Q4 2021 EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT FOR MANY EMPLOYERS

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) ends the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for…

HHS ANNOUNCES NEW RELIEF FUNDS AND 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR PRF REPORTING PERIOD 1

NEW RELIEF FUNDS The Biden-Harris Administration announced that on September 29, 2021, health care providers…

EIDL PROGRAM IS ENHANCED BY SBA

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has enhanced the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program to…

IRS PROVIDES Q3 2021 & Q4 2021 EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT GUIDANCE

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has provided significant benefits to qualifying taxpayers for the 2020…

SBA TO OPEN STREAMLINED PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS PORTAL ON AUGUST 4

The Small Business Administration (SBA) will open an online portal where Paycheck Protection Program borrowers…

NJ SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM (PHASE 2) UPDATE

In an effort to provide additional economic relief to qualifying businesses and IRC Sec. 501(c)…

Updated Reporting Requirements for Provider Relief Funds

The Provider Relief Fund (“PRF”) was established to support healthcare providers, hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing…

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR TAX CREDITS THROUGH NJ EMERGE PROGRAM

Applications are now open for NJ’s Emerge Program, created under the New Jersey Economic Recovery…

SBA CEASES ACCEPTANCE OF MOST NEW PPP APPLICATIONS

On May 4, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the funds allocated to…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Must Know Topics

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a critical and exciting opportunity for the restaurant industry.  While…

NJEDA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATES FOR $85 MILLION PHASE 4 OF THE SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

Phase 4 provides short-term, immediate payroll and working capital support to NJ small and medium…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Update

The updated coverage period for the Restaurant Revitalization Grant Fund may be extended by 14…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Update: Preparing for the Grant Application

There were concerns among the industry that applying for a grant would require registration in…

Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended

President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law on March 30, 2021,…

SBA Targets Early April Opening of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Process

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is targeting early April to launch a phased rollout…

SBA TO INCREASE ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN LIMITS

Beginning with the week of April 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will increase…

RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND UPDATE: ELIGIBLE BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO PREPARE TO APPLY RIGHT AWAY

All eligible businesses (restaurants, caterers, food stands, food trucks or carts, saloons, inn taverns, bars…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Established Through ARPA

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 established a fund to provide grants to restaurants…

Tax Alert: President Biden Signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

On March 11th, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).  This…

IRS Releases New Guidance Surrounding Interaction between Paycheck Protection Program and Employee Retention Credit

Released in December 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) contained nearly 5,600 pages of…

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE PPP GEARED TOWARDS SMALLER BUSINESSES

In an effort to target smaller businesses, the Biden-Harris administration announced changes to the Paycheck…

Feb. 22 Application Opening: Phase 2 of the NJRA’s Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program

The application for Phase 2 of the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority’s (NJRA) Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program opens on Monday, February 22 at 9:00 am on a first come first served basis.

STATE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS AND EXPENSE DEDUCTIONS

As a reaction to the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established a series of relief packages for businesses, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). 

DON’T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE! Employee Retention Credit Now Available to PPP Loan Recipients

Due to legislation passed in late December 2020, eligible employers with a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan can now claim the employee retention credit (ERC) when they previously could not.

Food Service Industry Gets Extra Funding Under Second Draw of Paycheck Protection Program

Due to legislation passed in late December 2020, the Food Service industry can now obtain…

NJEDA Defers Pre-Registration Date for Phase 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced that the date for pre-registration for…

Gross Receipt Considerations for a Not-for-Profit’s Second Round of PPP

Not-for-profit organizations looking to participate in the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…

NJEDA Announces Opening Date for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program

In an effort to provide additional economic relief to qualifying businesses and IRC Sec. 501(c)…

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR HHS PROVIDER RELIEF FUND

The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Provider Relief Funding (PRF) reporting portal has…

SBA RELEASES REVISED PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION FOR BORROWERS WITH LOANS OF $150,000 OR LESS

On January 19, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the revised Form 3508S for…

SBA and Treasury Issue Guidance for First Draw and Second Draw PPP Borrowers

With the recent re-opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portals for all borrowers, the…

SBA AND DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ISSUE TWO NEW INTERIM FINAL RULES ON THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Treasury issued…

SBA AND TREASURY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE RE-OPENING OF THE PPP

The Small Business Administration (SBA), along with the Treasury Department, announced that the Paycheck Protection…

SBA Extends EIDL Program to December 31, 2021

On December 30, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the deadline to apply for…

CONGRESS APPROVES $900 BILLION STIMULUS PACKAGE WITH NEW PPP LOAN & EIDL PROVISIONS

The long-awaited new stimulus package was approved by Congress late Monday, December 21, and is…

IRS Issues Guidance on Timing of Tax Deductions for PPP Expenses

While not the news borrowers were hoping for, on November 18, 2020, the Internal Revenue…

Governor Murphy Announces Additional $60M in COVID-19 Relief for Businesses

On Tuesday, October 13, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made $100 million in relief available…

SBA IS SEEKING COMMENTS ON PROPOSED COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FOR PPP BORROWERS WITH LOANS OVER $2 MILLION

In an effort to gather supporting information behind Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in excess…

SBA ISSUES LOAN NECESSITY QUESTIONNAIRES FOR PPP BORROWERS WITH LOANS OVER $2 MILLION

In an effort to gather supporting information behind Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in excess…

Overview of Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund for Healthcare Providers

As part of the CARES Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has…

SBA Issues Procedural Guidance for Paycheck Protection Program Borrowers Considering a Change in Control

2020, to say the least, has been a tumultuous year.  Irrespective of size and location,…

Governor Murphy unveils $100M in COVID-19 Relief for Businesses

On Tuesday, October 13, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced $100 million in relief will…

SBA Issues New Forgiveness Guidance for PPP Loans of $50,000 or Less

On October 8, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury…

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Timing: To Forgive or Not to Forgive, Is That The Question?

While Hamlet may have hypothesized over the famous query “To Be or Not to Be?”,…

Presenting the Paycheck Protection Program Loan in Your Year-End Financials

At the start of 2020, no one could have expected what lie ahead. The effects…

SBA ISSUES GUIDANCE ON PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS CALCULATIONS

On August 24, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued additional and long awaited guidance…

August 28 Deadline for Phase 2 Funding Under CARES Act’s Provider Relief Fund

On July 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted another…

HHS Provides Details on Reporting Requirements for the Provider Relief Fund

On August 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided details…

Small Business Administration Offers Reduced Interest Rates For Its 504 Loan Program

As small businesses continue to seek credit and financing opportunities to stem the tide of…

Unable to Strike Deal, President Trump Issues Executive Orders for Economic Assistance

On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed four executive orders to provide economic assistance as…

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ISSUES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS

In a much-anticipated move, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department…

The Federal Reserve Will Extend Its Lending Programs Through December 31, 2020

The Federal Reserve has announced an extension through December 31 of its lending facilities that…

Senate Unveils $1 Trillion “HEALS Act” Coronavirus Relief Package

Following weeks of speculation and negotiations, the Senate released its latest coronavirus relief package on…

Applications Open August 10 for the NJRA Small Business Lease – Emergency Assistance Grant Program

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced The Small Business Lease – Emergency Assistance Grant…

The Main Street Lending Program is Now Available For Non-Profits

The Federal Reserve has recently announced that the Main Street Lending Program is now available…

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Gets a 5-week Application Extension

On July 4, 2020, a five-week extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was officially…

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: SBA Issues New Interim Final Rule to Provide Additional Guidance Surrounding Loan Forgiveness

On June 22, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued its latest Interim Final Rule,…

The SBA Releases Revised Loan Forgiveness Application Form and Supporting Guidance

On June 16, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the revised Form 3508, Paycheck…

Main Street Lending Program is Now Live

On Monday, June 15, the Federal Reserve officially launched the Main Street Lending Program, a…

EIDL Update: SBA Now Accepting New Applications

Effective June 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will begin accepting…

Expanded NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program Application Window is Now Open

The Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)…

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: Passage of PPP Flexibility Act Provides Borrower Options

The swift passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPP Flexibility Act) of 2020…

New PPP Update: SBA Releases Interim Final Rule on Loan Review Procedures & Borrower and Lender Responsibilities

Prior to the long Memorial Day Weekend, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released two Interim…

New PPP Update: SBA Releases Guidance on Loan Forgiveness Application Interpretations

The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued two Interim Final Rules on Friday, May 22nd.  The…

New SBA PPP Guidance: Employee Headcount Rules Relaxed for Certain Loan Applicants

On May 18, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an additional Interim Final Rule…

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: SBA Releases Loan Forgiveness Application Form

On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department,…

New SBA PPP Guidance: Partnerships May Be Eligible to Increase Existing PPP Loans

The SBA issued an additional Interim Final Rule on May 14, 2020.  This latest Interim…

PPP Certification Requirements Update: Deadline to Return Funds Extended to May 18, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) certification requirements have been front and center in the minds…

PPP UPDATE: NEW FAQ RELEASED ON REVIEW OF PPP CERTIFICATION

The Small Business Administration (SBA) just released updated guidance regarding the PPP loan certification through…

House of Representatives Unveils The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act

On May 12, 2020, the House of Representatives released a $3 trillion, phase four economic…

PPP Certification Requirements Update: Deadline to Return Funds Extended to May 14, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) certification requirements have been front and center in the minds…

Main Street Lending Program: Federal Reserve Updates Terms, Increasing Funding Availability and Borrower Eligibility

On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve released terms surrounding the Main Street Lending Program,…

APRIL 30TH RECOVERY UPDATE: LOAN OPTIONS AND FORGIVENESS STRATEGIES

On Friday, April 24, the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act” was signed…

PPP Update: IRS Provides Guidance Regarding the Tax Deductibility of Expenses Paid with PPP Funds

On April 30, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2020-32, providing clarity surrounding…

Additional PPP Certification Requirements

In a continuing effort to clarify the questions and uncertainties surrounding the Payroll Protection Program…

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