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ASC 740: Year-end provision considerations for 2020

ASC 740: Year-end provision considerations for 2020

A roundup of considerations for companies while preparing income tax provisions for the year-ended Dec. 31, 2020.
PPP reopening for first draw borrowers Jan. 11; second draw Jan. 13

PPP reopening for first draw borrowers Jan. 11; second draw Jan. 13

Treasury Department and SBA announce reopening dates for Paycheck Protection Program - Jan. 11, 2021 and Jan. 13, 2021.
SBA releases guidance on PPP second draw loans

SBA releases guidance on PPP second draw loans

SBA releases two PPP reopening guidance packages. The first for new borrowers and the second for the second draw program.
SBA releases guidance on PPP continued access program

SBA releases guidance on PPP continued access program

SBA releases two PPP reopening guidance packages. The first for new borrowers and the second for the second-draw program.
PPP eligibility expanded to certain section 501(c)(6) organizations

PPP eligibility expanded to certain section 501(c)(6) organizations

Year-end stimulus legislation extends Paycheck Protection Program and expands eligibility for exempt organizations.
Retirement plans under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Retirement plans under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

The Act does not lengthen CARES Act COVID plan relief, but offers relief for non-COVID disasters, partial terminations and pension plans.
Congress passes appropriations bill, containing COVID-19 relief bill

Congress passes appropriations bill, containing COVID-19 relief bill

Last minute negotiations pave way for Congress to pass second major COVID-19 stimulus package with tax law changes and tax extenders.
Congress passes law containing PPP tax fix; second-draw program

Congress passes law containing PPP tax fix; second-draw program

After negotiations go to the 11th hour, Congress passes tax fix for PPP, changes to loan forgiveness and establishes second-draw program.
Progress continues on PPP deductibility ‘fix’

Progress continues on PPP deductibility ‘fix’

Last push for stimulus funding before year-end provides PPP deductibility obviating need to plan around nondeductibility of PPP expenses.
IRS issues interim guidance on backlog of fuel credit claims

IRS issues interim guidance on backlog of fuel credit claims

The IRS has developed new guidance for processing interest bearing fuel claims, including one-time claims for alternative fuel credits.
Sales and use tax process reviews: Now is the time

Sales and use tax process reviews: Now is the time

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of noncompliance in an evolving sales and use tax compliance landscape.
SBA publishes loan necessity questionnaire for PPP borrowers

SBA publishes loan necessity questionnaire for PPP borrowers

Borrowers (and affiliates) that have PPP Loans of $2 million or greater should be prepared to provide additional information to SBA.
2020 year end tax considerations for businesses

2020 year end tax considerations for businesses

Tax planning opportunities for consideration in light of COVID-19, the resulting economic crisis, and evolving tax laws and regulations.
SBA releases procedural guidance for PPP loans in M&A transactions

SBA releases procedural guidance for PPP loans in M&A transactions

SBA procedural guidance provides answers on how to navigate PPP loan changes in ownership; deals can now move forward with certainty.
PPP Forgiveness Guidance Addresses Owner-Employee Compensation, Rent-Related Costs

PPP Forgiveness Guidance Addresses Owner-Employee Compensation, Rent-Related Costs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued an interim final rule Monday addressing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness issues related to owner-employee compensation and the eligibility of nonpayroll costs.
Accounting for PPP Loan Forgiveness

Accounting for PPP Loan Forgiveness

Recently the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) released guidance on accounting and financial reporting for the forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans acquired through the Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).