The U.S. Small Business Administration has released a form of one page that simplifies the application for the cancellation of Paycheck Protection Program loans. The form also contains newly updated forms that comply with the latest stimulus law.
Congress approved the COVID-19 relief plan last month and offered $284 billion in funding for small-scale businesses who needed loans. The funds were used to mitigate the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. It also included a requirement that the SBA to issue streamlined forms within 24 days of the legislation being signed into law to simplify the process of applying for forgiveness. It also included conditions that aim to increase the number of bank loans by community banks, particularly for minority-owned businesses that had trouble getting loans in the past.
“The Small Business Administration met the requirement of releasing the one-page form for PPP loan forgiveness within 24 days of the date of the enactment of 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 published updated forms.”
First Draw PPP Terms of loan forgiveness
PPP Loan Forgiveness Form 3508ez – First Draw PPP loans granted to borrowers who are eligible can be granted full loan forgiveness if during the 8- to 24-week period after the loan’s disbursement
- It’s the same for employee compensation and the.
- The loan proceeds are spent on payroll as well as other expenses eligible for reimbursement; and
- At least 60% of the proceeds are used to pay for payroll expenses
Second Draw PPP Conditions for loan forgiveness
Second Draw PPP loans to eligible customers are eligible for loan repayment when the loan is repaid within an 8– 24 week time frame.
- The First Draw PPP loan requires that the employee and the compensation levels be maintained in the exact same way.
- The loan proceeds could be used to cover expenses for payroll or other eligible expenses.
- At least 60% of proceeds are spent on payroll costs
- How do I apply for loan forgiveness , and when
Once all of the loan’s proceeds have been used The borrower may apply for forgiveness. The borrower can request forgiveness any time up until the date of maturity of the loan. If the borrower does not apply for forgiveness within 10 years of the last day of the time period that was covered, then PPP loan payments are no longer deferred, and the borrower will be required to make monthly payments to their PPP lender.
Download PPP Loan Forgiveness Form 3508ez
Gallery of PPP Loan Forgiveness Form 3508ez
