Payroll Tax Holiday and Unemployment Boost Are in Flux

Payroll Tax Holiday and Unemployment Boost Are in Flux

On Aug. 8, the White House issued a series of memorandums and executive orders to provide relief while Congress continued to debate legislative action. However, there are limits regarding what can be done in the absence of congressional approval, and that has led to...
SBA and Treasury Issue New FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Income Disaster Loans

SBA and Treasury Issue New FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Income Disaster Loans

On August 11, 2020, the SBA and Treasury issued two FAQs related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and three FAQs related to the PPP and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). An interim final rule also was issued to establish procedures for prospective...
SBA and Treasury Issue New Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness in the Form of FAQs

SBA and Treasury Issue New Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness in the Form of FAQs

On August 4, 2020 the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued guidance in the form of a 10-page Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness document answering 23 frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the forgiveness of PPP...
Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation

Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation

Telecommuting is a work arrangement that enables employees to perform their job duties at an approved alternative work site — typically, from home. Though telecommuting has made huge strides over the past decade, its adoption has been amplified by the COVID-19...
Small Businesses: Remain Tax-Aware During Pandemic

Small Businesses: Remain Tax-Aware During Pandemic

Don’t scramble to get all your finances together a few days before the deadline. If you do, you’re setting yourself up for disaster. This has never been more true than this year. What will you need to gather?   Last year’s business tax return....
DOL Releases New Guidance on Employee Leaves

DOL Releases New Guidance on Employee Leaves

The pandemic has affected both employers and employees, and everyone is trying to figure out how to work under new situations and new rules. The Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act are all...