Private Companies

Updated Guidance on Available Payroll Credits – New Form 941 – 2nd Quarter 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS announced a payroll tax credit as well as other relief over the past few months.  With the 2020 second quarter payroll tax return…

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PPP Alert – Senate Agrees to Extend PPP Loan Program to August 8th

The Senate passed a bill to extend the filing deadline for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans late on June 30th, just hours before the Small Business Administration (SBA) was set…

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The CARES Act – Retirement Provisions & Future Planning

Breaking News!!  The IRS announced that anyone who already took a required minimum distribution for 2020 from IRA accounts now has the opportunity to roll those funds back into a…

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PPP Loan Alert – SBA & Treasury Issue Guidance on PPP Flexibility & Updated Applications

On June 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued an interim final rule to address changes made by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA).  Streamlined…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: Capital Markets & M&A Outlook Post COVID-19

Lee D. Boss, CPA, MBA, Managing Director, Mercadien & Valentina Midura, Senior Manaing Director, BDO Capital Advisors, presented a webinar Capital Markets & M&A Outlook Post COVID-19 on Thursday, June 4.…

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Changes to PPP – What Should You Know?

On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA).  The PPPFA provides flexibility to borrowers attempting to maximize the benefits provided…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: SECURE & CARES Acts – Impacts on Your Retirement Plan

Peter Ponzio, CPFA, Senior Vice President of Penn Investment Advisors, Inc. & Melissa B. Kurtzman, Shareholder & Co-Chair, Employee Benefits Practice Group of Littler presented a webinar SECURE & CARES…

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SBA Interim Final Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness & Borrower/Lender Responsibilities

On May 22, 2020, new interim final rules were released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) providing guidance to borrowers and lenders regarding the SBA’s review process under the Paycheck…

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NJEDA Update: Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program – Phase 2 Info Now Available

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced $50 million in new funding and broader eligibility criteria for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. Under the newly-expanded program,…

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Important Business Considerations for the New Normal

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the issuance of stay at home orders and business shutdowns eight weeks ago, there have been many Federal and State moratoriums, executive…

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