The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by the Senate on Saturday, March 6 and in the House on Wednesday, March 10. The $1.9 trillion relief bill was signed into law on Thursday, March 11. Read on for details on the provisions included in the ARPA. Individual Stimulus Checks Estimated portion of the stimulus […]
President Trump Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act
On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA2021), which includes $892 billion in coronavirus stimulus spending. The Act was signed into law on December 27 by President Trump. This long-awaited and highly contested piece of legislation ties coronavirus relief funding into a $1.4 trillion resolution for funding the federal government through […]
SBA Releases Guidance Regarding Early PPP Loan Forgiveness
On June 22, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. A recent article from the Journal of Accountancy summarizes the information contained in the release. The new interim final rule primarily addresses changes made by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. This is the […]
SBA Releases Application for PPP Loan Forgiveness
On Friday, May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an important release for borrowers who received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bureau made public a form and instructions for borrowers to use to apply for PPP loan forgiveness. The application must be completed and submitted to the lender that serviced the […]
Achieving PPP Forgiveness
Businesses that have managed to secure financing through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are fortunate—but also saddled with a lot of red tape. Business owners and managers should be careful that they adhere strictly to the terms of the program in order to qualify for loan forgiveness. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Congress created […]
CARES Act Signed Into Law
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief to taxpayers affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The CARES Act is the third round of federal government aid related to COVID-19. We have summarized the top provisions in the new legislation below, with […]
Frost & Company, PLLC Plans for Washington Stay at Home Order
In response to the Governor’s order to stay at home we are implementing a few changes in our operations effective immediately. In order to allow us to adhere to the workplace distancing requirements our staff will be working remotely. A few years ago, we invested in technology that allows us to seamlessly serve our clients […]
What Does Paid Sick Leave Mean for My Organization?
On Wednesday, March 18, President Trump enacted a coronavirus emergency relief package, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The legislation includes relief for American workers required to take time off work because of the coronavirus, the Emergency Paid Leave Act of 2020. In order to help employers manage the cost of paid sick leave, the […]
Federal Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin released a statement that the federal tax filing deadline has moved in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new deadline of July 15, 2020, corresponds with the tax payment deadline previously rescheduled earlier in the week. However, there are some details that […]
