The U.S. Small Business Administration has released a single-page form aimed at simplifying the process of applying to forgive Paycheck Protection Program loans, together with updated and revised forms that comply with the most recent stimulus legislation.
Congress approved the COVID-19 relief package in the month of March, which included $284 billion of financing to small businesses in need of loans. The money was intended to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The law required that the SBA issue simplified forms within 24 hours of the signing into law. This was to simplify the process of applying for forgiveness. It also included conditions to encourage community banks to make more loans specifically to minority-owned companies who were unable to obtain loans in the past.
Ed Zollars, a partner with Thomas, Zollars & Lynch CPAs and stated that the Small Business Administration fulfilled the requirement to issue the one-page PPP form loan forgiveness within the first 24 hours of the date of the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 20,21. The article was posted on the Current Federal Tax Developments blog of Kaplan Financial Education. “The agency also published updated forms.”
First Draw PPP Conditions for loan forgiveness
President Biden Student Loan Forgiveness – For borrowers who are eligible, First Draw PPP loans can be qualified for loan forgiveness. This applies when the loan is disbursed within an 8 to 24-week timeframe.
- It’s the same for pay and benefits for employees.
- The proceeds from the loan may be used to cover the cost of payroll as well as other expenses that are eligible.
- A minimum of 60% of the profits are used to pay for payroll expenses
Second Draw PPP Terms of Loan Forgiveness
Second Draw PPP loans to qualified customers are eligible for loan repayment if the loan is paid within an 8to 24-week period.
- The levels of compensation and employee pay are maintained in the same manner as required for the First Draw PPP loan
- The proceeds of the loan can be used to pay for payroll costs or other expenses that are eligible.
- A minimum of 60% of the funds go to the cost of payroll
- When and how do I apply for loan forgiveness
After all loan proceeds have been used The borrower may apply to be forgiven. Borrowers are able to apply for forgiveness anytime up to the maturity date of the loan. If borrowers do not apply for forgiveness within 10 months of the expiration date of the loan will be able to receive payment from their PPP lender.
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