The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a one-page application form that aims to simplify the process of applying for forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans, as well as newly updated and revised forms that conform to the requirements of the most recent stimulus legislation.
The COVID-19 relief plan that Congress approved last month renewed the PPP with $284 billion in funds for small businesses that want forgivable loans to help them to deal with the effects of economic collapse from the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation required that the SBA issue simplified forms within 24 hours after the bill’s passage into law. This was done to make it easier to apply for forgiveness. The legislation also contained conditions to encourage community banks to make more loans specifically to minority-owned companies who had a difficult time getting loans last year.
Ed Zollars, a partner with Thomas, Zollars & Lynch CPAs and wrote that the Small Business Administration fulfilled the requirement to publish the PPP form, which is one page long, for loan forgiveness within 24 hours from the date of enactment under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 20,21. This was published on the Current Federal Tax Developments blog of Kaplan Financial Education. “The agency also issued the updated forms.”
First Draw PPP Loan forgiveness terms
Peace Corps Loan Forgiveness – First Draw PPP loans made to borrowers who are eligible can be granted full loan forgiveness if within the 8-to 24-week covered period following the disbursement of loan:
- It’s the same for compensation and employees.
- The proceeds of the loan can be used to pay for payroll costs or other expenses that are eligible.
- At least 60% of the profits are spent on payroll costs
Second Draw PPP Loan Forgiveness Conditions
Second Draw PPP loans made to borrowers who are eligible can be granted full loan forgiveness if during the 8– to 24-week time period after loan payment:
- The levels of compensation and employee pay are kept in the same way as required for the First Draw PPP loan
- The loan proceeds are used on payroll costs as well as other eligible expenses and
- A minimum of 60% of the funds go to payroll costs
- When and how do I apply for loan forgiveness
Once all of the loan funds have been utilized The borrower may apply to be granted forgiveness. The borrower can request forgiveness at any time prior to the maturity date of the loan. If they do not file for forgiveness within 10 years of the date of expiration of the period covered and the loan is not renewed, PPP loan payments are no longer deferred and borrowers will begin making payment to their PPP lender.
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