COVID Funding
Non-Profits Eligible for ERTC, up to $19,000 per Employee
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, signed on December 27th, 2020, is expanding eligibility for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) by allowing those who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to qualify. Prior to December 27, 2020, PPP loan recipients could not also file for eligible tax credits. For nonprofits, the ERTC is taken against […]
Self-Employed Individuals to Claim COVID-19 Sick & Family Leave Tax Credits on IRS Form 7202
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS recently released Form 7202 for eligible self-employed individuals to determine their qualified sick and family leave equivalent tax credits. As a reminder, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides small and midsize companies—as well as self-employed individuals—with refundable tax credits that reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, […]
Guidance on Identity Theft Involving Unemployment Benefits
In a recent announcement, the IRS urged taxpayers who received Forms 1099-G for unemployment benefits they did not actually get because of identity theft to contact their appropriate state agency for a corrected form. States issue Forms 1099-G to the taxpayer and to the IRS to report what taxable income, such as refunds or unemployment […]
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Forms Released
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the US Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released their revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Forms. The Forms Are Available Here: SBA Form 3508 Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (Updated 01-19-21) SBA Form 3508EZ Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (Updated 01-19-21) SBA Form 3508S Paycheck Protection […]
PPP Application Forms Released
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the US Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released their revised Borrower Application as well as their newest application form for the Second Draw, commonly referred to as PPP2. Revised PPP Application Form: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Borrower-Application-Form.pdf Second Draw Borrower Application Form: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Second-Draw-Borrower-Application-Form.pdf As a reminder, to be eligible, your […]
Year-End Bill Impacts Community & Economic Development Industry
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (The Act), signed by the President on December 27th, contains several provisions impacting the Community & Economic Development Industry. We have outlined the key provisions below, for your convenience. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit 4% Permanent The Act makes permanent the floor rate […]
Stimulus Package: Highlights, Including Deductibility of Expenses for PPP Loan Recipients
The House and Senate passed a new stimulus legislation that will include direct payments to Americans, jobless benefits, and funds for businesses and vaccine distribution, which the President signed on December 27th. AAFCPAs’ COVID-19 Task Force will continue to digest the contents of the forthcoming, 5,593-page legislation and will advise clients as appropriate on its […]