With a new COVID-19 tax law seemingly coming out every couple of days and with guidance on those new laws seemingly being released every few hours, we wanted to keep plan administrators informed of all changes as they stand today. First though, we want to note that while taxes due April 15, 2020 have been [...]
Yesterday afternoon, the US Treasury released official guidance and assistance for implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program as well as the loan application. UPDATE: SBA PPP Loan Application released April 2, 10 PM. Small businesses and sole proprietorships affected by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for loans beginning this Friday, April 3. Independent contractors [...]
The new stimulus bill that was signed on Friday, March 27, 2020, known as the CARES Act is a massive and far ranging $2+ TRILLION bill, so it is probably best for us to break it down by sections or likely impacted group. This Act may be cited as the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security [...]
The new stimulus bill that was signed on Friday, March 27, 2020, known as the CARES Act is a massive and far ranging $2+ TRILLION bill, so it is probably best for us to break it down by sections or likely impacted group. This Act may be cited as the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security [...]
The new stimulus bill that was signed on Friday, March 27, 2020, known as the CARES Act is a massive and far ranging $2+ TRILLION bill, so it is probably best for us to break it down by sections or likely impacted group. This Act may be cited as the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic [...]
The new stimulus bill that was signed on Friday, March 27, 2020, known as the CARES Act is a massive and far ranging $2+ TRILLION bill, so it is probably best for us to break it down by sections or likely impacted group. This Act may be cited as the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and [...]
Dear JMF Clients and Friends: As we mentioned in our communication on March 14th, we are in unprecedented times. We wanted to share another update of what JMF is continuing to do to serve our clients while maintaining a safe work environment. This remains a fluid situation and we will continue to communicate with you. [...]
Many employers are facing possible lay-offs due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) has provided FAQs related to COVID-19 unemployment questions. According to the Press Release on 3/20/20, Alabama will waive experience rating charges for COVID-19 related claims (your future rates will not increase as a result of these claims). [...]
In response to many questions about the filing and payment deadline extension announced Friday in Notice 2020-18, the IRS posted 24 questions and answers on its website Tuesday. Does this relief provided in the Notice apply to estate and gift taxes? A: No, normal filing and payment due dates continue to apply to estate and gift [...]
After a couple of technical corrections by the House, the Senate passed and the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18 (House Bill 6201). The primary component for employers and employees to understand is the expansion of the FMLA provision and for increased paid sick leave. The bill [...]