Guidance to clarify several PPP issues and questions
The Small Business Administration (SBA) have provided guidance on PPP issues as they provide more information and answer questions. This article will cover the following topics:
Calculating Maximum Loan Amount by Business Type
IFR regarding Calculation of Payroll Costs of Certain Fishing Boat Owners
IFR Additional Eligibility Revisions to First Interim Final Rule regarding Felony Convictions
Updated FAQ’s
Calculating Maximum PPP Loan Amounts by Business Type
The Small Business Administration (SBA) have provided guidance to assist businesses in calculating payroll costs to determine the amount of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for which they may apply. Follow the link below to learn more.
Calculating PPP Payroll Costs for Certain Fishing Boat Owners and Operators
This interim final rule (IFR) provides guidance in calculating payroll costs on a PPP loan application submitted by fishing boat owners or operators that hire at least one self-employed (or independent contractor) crew member. Follow the link below to learn more.
PPP Eligibility Revisions to First IFR Regarding Felony Convictions
The First IFR stated that a PPP loan would not be approved if an owner holding equity of 20 percent or more had a felony conviction within the last five years. On June 12, 2020, the First IFR was amended reducing the timeframe to one year if the felony did not involve embezzlement, bribery, fraud, or a false statement in a federal financial assistance or loan application.
The SBA and the Treasury Department offer additional guidance to specific borrower and lender questions regarding the implementation of the PPP, established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This guidance is offered as a FAQs document that is updated regularly with the most recent questions and answers at the end of the document.
$225 million has been allocated to the Department of Community and Economic Development for COVID-19 relief to small businesses. These funds will be distributed through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). For a complete list of CDFIs, follow the link below.
Millions of student loan borrowers across the United States are about to face a harsh reality. Starting May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education will begin resuming collection efforts on federal student loans that are in default—a move that could result in wage garnishments, tax refund interceptions and social security setoffs, and other aggressive…
CGA Law firm announces the retirement of Jack M. Hartman after fifty years of distinguished legal practice. Jack joined CGA in 2015 and has served as Chair of the Litigation Department, Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee, Shareholder, and Of Counsel. Jack’s practice included complex civil litigation, health law, and alternative dispute resolution. He was…
The SBA and the Treasury Department offer additional guidance to specific borrower and lender questions regarding the implementation of the PPP, established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This guidance is offered as a FAQs document that is updated regularly with the most recent questions and answers at the end of the document.
