Note: New guidance on the SBA Paycheck Protection Program has been released. Please note the changes here.
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Understanding the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748) (CARES Act) was signed by the President on March 27, 2020, and is now law. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has begun to implement their portion of the provisions of the CARES Act. In this webinar hosted on March 31, 2020, Matt Austin, Managing Director-Keiter Advisors and Scott Zickefoose, Tax Senior Manager, Keiter, share their insights on one of these provisions, the Paycheck Protection Program.
This webinar discusses the following aspects of the program:
- Who is eligible?
- Loan amount
- What are “payroll costs”?
- Permitted uses of proceeds
- Loan forgiveness provisions
- Potential reduction in forgiveness benefits
- Rehire exemptions
- Documentation required, and more
This webinar was recorded from a live event on March 31, 2020.
Disclaimer: This content has been prepared for general guidance and informational purposes only based on the date published.
The FFCRA, CARES Act, and SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are continually releasing new guidance that may change the information provided within this content. Keiter recommends that you perform your own independent research and/or speak with a qualified accounting professional before making any financial business decisions. © 2021 Keiter, All Rights Reserved.
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About the Authors
Scott Zickefoose, Tax Senior Manager, Keiter, works with both large and mid-market clients in the real estate, construction, and manufacturing industries, as well as with private equity firms and emerging businesses. He works closely with his clients to identify tax planning and savings opportunities. His experience includes business turnaround consulting, single and multi-state corporate and flow-through tax planning and compliance, corporate tax provisions (FAS 109 and FIN 48), and individual income taxation. Scott is a member of the Keiter Merger and Acquisition team and Future Leaders group.
Matt Austin, Managing Director of Keiter Advisors, brings a desire to help clients through strategic business changes and is passionate about creating new insights that help businesses operate better and financially prosper. He enjoys working with people, is fascinated about data and enjoys rolling up his sleeves in any capacity. Matt began his career as an analyst with BB&T Capital Markets, focusing primarily on mergers & acquisitions. After BB&T Capital Markets, he worked with Virginia Capital Partners, LLC, a small Richmond based private equity firm where he focused on transactions in a variety of sectors including specialty consumer services, traditional media, wireless communications, specialty insurance, and healthcare.
The information contained within this article is provided for informational purposes only and is current as of the date published. Online readers are advised not to act upon this information without seeking the service of a professional accountant, as this article is not a substitute for obtaining accounting, tax, or financial advice from a professional accountant.
