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President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan with broad individual relief and new coronavirus-related funding enacted into law.
Updates to SBA’s PPP loan FAQ for borrowers and lenders

Updates to SBA’s PPP loan FAQ for borrowers and lenders

We have updated two of our white papers to reflect an update in the SBA’s PPP loan FAQ for borrowers and lenders.
IRS issues employee retention credit gross receipt exclusion procedure

IRS issues employee retention credit gross receipt exclusion procedure

Rev. Proc. 2021-33 allows exclusion of PPP, restaurant revitalization and shuttered venue operator grants from ERTC gross receipts test.
Paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19 in 2021

Paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19 in 2021

Some employers can give paid leave to employees impacted by COVID in 2021 and claim a payroll tax credit per the American Rescue Plan Act.
SBA announces opening date for restaurant program – April 30, 2021

SBA announces opening date for restaurant program – April 30, 2021

SBA announces opening date for Restaurant Revitalization Fund – Registration on April 30 at 9 am EDT; applications on May 3 at 12 pm EDT.
The IRS provides further guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit

The IRS provides further guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit

The Relief Act made changes on how the Employee Retention Tax Credit works during the first two quarters of 2021.
IRS expands filing and payment deadline extension

IRS expands filing and payment deadline extension

This Alert describes and explains the postponement of certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines in IRS Notice 2021-21.
Senate passes extension of Paycheck Protection Program to May 31

Senate passes extension of Paycheck Protection Program to May 31

PPP extension clears Senate. Program to be extended to May 31, with 30 days provided after May 31 for SBA to process pending applications.
9 important tax topics for individuals and business owners in 2021

9 important tax topics for individuals and business owners in 2021

Managing significant tax changes will ensure individuals and businesses are positioned for success for the remainder of 2021 and beyond.
What we know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

What we know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 creates $28.6 billion grant program for restaurants and other food or beverage service companies.
Optimism abounds

Optimism abounds

While we are constructive on near-term markets, we will focus on the rebound in business activity following progress with the vaccine.
Exclusive access period coming to PPP; other changes forthcoming

Exclusive access period coming to PPP; other changes forthcoming

Biden-Harris administration announces changes to PPP including a 14-day exclusive access period for businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
What plan sponsors need to do now for the SECURE and CARES Acts

What plan sponsors need to do now for the SECURE and CARES Acts

Plan sponsor actions to incorporate the provisions of the SECURE and CARES Acts into their plan documents and plan administration.
PPP forgiveness and expenses: State tax implications

PPP forgiveness and expenses: State tax implications

States may not allow the gross income tax exclusion provided by the federal program, resulting in taxable discharge of indebtedness income.
Ongoing updates to Coronavirus: Financial reporting considerations

Ongoing updates to Coronavirus: Financial reporting considerations

Our coronavirus white paper has been updated for financial reporting matters related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Employee retention tax credit significantly expanded for 2021

Employee retention tax credit significantly expanded for 2021

The Employee Retention Tax Credit was significantly expanded by the federal relief and stimulus package finalized Dec. 27, 2020.