SVOG

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (“SVOG”), administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”), has so far provided over $10 billion in federal grant awards for entertainment venues, including live concert venues, museums, and theatres, to offset losses from the pandemic. This funding has provided a tremendous boost to the arts and culture sector as…

PPP2 APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 31

On March 25, 2021, the PPP Extension Act of 2021 was passed by the Senate, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature, just days before the Paycheck Protection Program application cycle was set to expire. The Bill extends the PPP2 application cycle to May 31, 2021 and also provides an additional 30…

Second Draw PPP Loans & SVO Grants

PPP Loans and Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grants PPP – Round Two In accordance with the recently passed Economic Aid Act, the Small Business Association (SBA) resumed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on January 11, 2021, First and Second Draw PPP loans are now available for application. First Draw PPP Loans are available for those…

New Stimulus Package Passed December 21, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (bill), a massive tax, funding, and spending bill that contains a nearly $900 billion coronavirus aid package. The emergency coronavirus relief package aims to bolster the economy, provide relief to small businesses and the unemployed, deliver checks to individuals and provide…

IRS Updates FAQs on CARES ACT Employee Retention Credits and Payroll Tax Deferrals

The IRS recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and payroll tax deferrals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136). These provisions encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Although the FAQs cannot be relied upon as legal…

5 Things PPP Borrowers Need To Do Now

For small and midsize businesses struggling because of the coronavirus, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), included as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provided much-needed funding to cover necessary expenses. One of the chief benefits of the loans made through this program is the potential for the loans to be…