The Small Business Administration announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopened the week of January 11. If you’re fortunate to get a PPP loan to help during the COVID-19 crisis (or you received one last year), you may wonder about the tax consequences. The CARES Act, which passed in March of 2020, didn’t address whether expenses paid with the proceeds of PPP loans could be deducted on tax returns. The IRS took the position that these expenses weren’t deductible. However, the new Consolidated Appropriations Act allows expenses paid from the proceeds of PPP loans to be deducted. Contact us with questions or if you need help with the PPP loan application or forgiveness process.
Month: January 2021
How your business can benefit from the Employee Retention Tax Credit
COVID-19 has shut down many businesses, causing widespread furloughs and layoffs. Fortunately, employers that keep workers on their payrolls are eligible for a refundable Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), which was extended and enhanced in the latest law. Background on the credit The CARES Act, enacted in March of 2020, created the ERTC. The credit: Equaled 50% of qualified employee […]
Need another PPP loan for your small business?
Congress recently passed, and President Trump signed, a new law providing additional relief for businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. One item of interest for small business owners in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) is the opportunity to take out a second loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The basics The CAA permits certain smaller businesses who received […]
New law doubles business meal deductions
The COVID-19 relief bill, signed into law on December 27, 2020, provides a further response from the federal government to the pandemic. It also contains numerous tax breaks for businesses. Here are some highlights of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), which also includes other laws within it. Business meal deduction increased The new law includes a provision that removes […]