PPP Partial Loan Forgiveness
The PPP Flexibility Act offers partial loan forgiveness when a borrower uses less than 60% of the loan for payroll costs during the forgiveness covered period.
The PPP Flexibility Act offers partial loan forgiveness when a borrower uses less than 60% of the loan for payroll costs during the forgiveness covered period.
President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 modifying certain provisions related to PPP loan forgiveness. One important modification allows recipients of loan forgiveness to defer payroll taxes.
The SBA issued PPP loan guidance that businesses can exclude laid-off employees from loan forgiveness reduction calculations if employees reject a written offer to be rehired.
On May 15, 2020, the SBA published its PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, with instructions, providing some clarity about allowing borrowers to use their regular payroll schedule. Borrowers were concerned about matching their payroll cycle to the testing or covered period in the forgiveness formula.
The IRS and SBA issued guidance clarifying certain rules about PPP. Whether you have a loan already or preparing to apply, you should be aware of tax responsibilities and disbursement rules.