The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a one-page application form aimed at simplifying the application process for forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans, along with newly updated and revised forms that comply with the latest stimulus legislation.
Congress approved the COVID-19 relief package in the month of March that provided $284 billion of funding to small businesses in need of loans. This money was used to reduce the economic burden of the coronavirus pandemic. The law required that the SBA issue simplified forms within 24 hours after the bill’s passage into law. This was to facilitate the application for forgiveness. It also included conditions that would encourage banks in the community to lend more specifically to minority-owned companies who had a difficult time getting loans last year.
“The Small Business Administration met the requirements to release the one page form for the forgiveness of PPP loans within 24 days of the date of enactment the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,” wrote Ed Zollars who is a partner of Thomas, Zollars & Lynch CPAs, on his Current Federal Tax Developments blog for Kaplan Financial Education. “The agency also released more updated forms.”
First Draw PPP Conditions for loan forgiveness
Post Office Student Loan Forgiveness – For those who qualify, First Draw PPP loans are qualified to be forgiven. This is when the loan payment is made within an 8– to 24-week period.
- Employee and compensation levels are ensured
- The loan funds are used on payroll as well as other expenses eligible for reimbursement; and
- At least 60% of funds go to payroll costs
Second Draw PPP Loan Forgiveness Conditions
Second Draw PPP loans to eligible borrowers are qualified for loan forgiveness when the loan is repaid within an 8to 24 week time frame.
- The First Draw PPP loan requires that the employee and compensation levels be maintained in the exactly the same manner.
- The loan funds can be used to pay for the cost of payroll as well as other eligible expenses.
- A minimum of 60% of the funds go to expenses for payroll
- How to apply for loan forgiveness and when
After all loan’s proceeds have been used The borrower may apply to be forgiven. Borrowers can apply for forgiveness at any time prior to the maturity date of the loan. If borrowers do not apply for forgiveness within 10 month of the end date of the loan will be able to receive the loan payment from their PPP lender.
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