New Clarity on Tax Impact of CARES Act Programs

On December 27, 2020, the President signed the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act of 2020 (the “Economic Aid Act”).  In addition to extending the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) for first time and second draw borrowers, the...

IRS Releases New Guidance on the Deduction of PPP Expenses

Late Wednesday, the IRS released new guidance clarifying the tax treatment of certain expenses paid by taxpayers who have received a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This new guidance amplifies a prior IRS notice on this subject that has been the...

Summary of Interim Final Rule on Self-Employed Individuals

On April 14, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released an Interim Final Rule regarding, among other things, the eligibility of individuals with self-employment income to receive SBA-backed forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program,...

CARES Act Tax Provisions

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, H.R. 748) (the “CARES Act”) signed into law on March 27 contains a number of tax provisions that will have a significant impact on certain taxpayers.  A summary of the most significant tax provisions...