The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a one-page form that simplifies the application for forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans. It also includes newly revised forms that are in line with the current stimulus legislation.
The COVID-19 relief package that Congress passed last month revived the PPP with $284 billion in funding for small businesses seeking forgivable loans to help them to deal with the effects of economic collapse from the coronavirus outbreak. The legislation required that the SBA provide simplified forms within 24 hours of the signing into law. This was to make it easier to apply for forgiveness. The legislation also contained conditions that would encourage community banks to make more loans particularly to minority-owned businesses who had a difficult time getting loans last year.
“The Small Business Administration met the requirements to release the one-page form for loan forgiveness under the PPP within 24 days of the date of enactment the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,” wrote Ed Zollars, a partner with Thomas, Zollars & Lynch CPAs on his Current Federal Tax Developments blog for Kaplan Financial Education. “The agency also released the updated forms.”
First Draw PPP Terms of loan forgiveness
Biden Student Loan Forgiveness – For borrowers who are eligible, First Draw PPP loans can be qualified to be forgiven. This applies if the loan disbursement occurs within an 8– to 24-week period.
- Employee and compensation levels are ensured
- The loan proceeds can be used to cover the cost of payroll as well as other expenses that are eligible.
- At least 60% of proceeds go to payroll costs
Second Draw PPP Loan Forgiveness Conditions
Second Draw PPP loans given to borrowers who meet the criteria are eligible for total loan forgiveness if they do so during the 8– to 24-week covered period following loan payment:
- The levels of compensation and employee pay are maintained in the same manner as is required for the First Draw PPP loan
- The loan proceeds can be used to pay for payroll costs or other eligible expenses.
- A minimum of 60% of the proceeds are spent on payroll costs
- How do I request loan forgiveness and when
Once all of the loan’s proceeds have been used The borrower may apply to be forgiven. The borrower can request forgiveness at any time prior until the date of maturity of the loan. If borrowers do not apply for forgiveness within 10 month of the end date of the loan are eligible to receive the loan payment from their PPP lender.
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