COVID-19 Funding
2023
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04.25
IRS Issues Renewed Warning on Employee Retention Credit Claims
AAFCPAs reminds clients to remain vigilant of promoters providing misleading guidance as it relates to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a renewed warning urging people to carefully review ERC guidelines before claiming the credit. We continue to see third parties aggressively promoting ERC schemes on both the radio and […]
2022
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08.23
Clients Having Success Reassessing Employee Retention Credit
Many of AAFCPAs’ clients are having success reassessing their eligibility for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. “IRS anticipates that approximately 70%-80% of small and medium businesses (as well as tens of thousands of charities) were good candidates for taking the ERC,” according to Forbes.com. “The reality is, to date the actual numbers of businesses and […]
2022
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07.07
Watch Now: Reassess Eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit
AAFCPAs’ Webinar: Reassess Eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit is now available OnDemand. This webinar was recorded live on June 28th, 2022 to provide clients with guidance on this widely misunderstood tax benefit. Businesses & Charities across the Country are Failing to Take Advantage of the ERC! “IRS anticipates that approximately 70%-80% of small and […]
2022
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04.01
Attention PPP Loan Recipients: Bulletin from the SBA
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of a recent bulletin issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) affecting recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans. The SBA sent this bulletin to lenders providing responses to some frequently asked questions and platform updates. While this bulletin was meant for lenders, some of the updates impact […]
2022
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03.28
MA HireNow Program Offers $4,000 Per New Employee Grant
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Baker-Polito Administration recently announced its “HireNow” Hiring and Training Employer Grant Program, which provides eligible employers with a $4,000 per employee grant. The grant may be used to cover training costs or as a signing bonus for new employees. The program is open to all Massachusetts […]
2022
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03.21
MGCC Deploys $75 Million to Small Businesses
AAFCPAs’ client Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) is offering two new grant programs for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were appropriated through the state’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). There are two programs: The New Applicant Grant Program and The Inclusive Grant Program. Grants range from $10,000 – $75,000. […]
2022
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02.01
Massachusetts Emergency Paid Leave Act Updates
AAFCPAs would like to remind clients that in September of 2021, the state of Massachusetts extended their Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, requiring employers to make paid leave time available to employees. These COVID-19 paid leave obligations will now continue until April 1st, 2022. The act is effective Friday, May 28th, 2021, through April 1st, […]
2021
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11.29
OSD Clarifies UFR Reporting of COVID-Related Funds
AAFCPAs recently received clarification for UFR filers related to reporting of certain COVID-related funding. (As a reminder, due to COVID-19, the Operational Service Division (OSD) granted a 30-day extension to the Uniform Financial Report (UFR) FY2021 filing deadline, now due December 15th. UFR filers are not required to file a request for this extension.) AAFCPAs […]
2021
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11.19
PPP Payment Due Dates Approaching
AAFCPAs reminds clients who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of the payment due dates. PPP borrowers are eligible to apply for forgiveness at any time before their loans’ maturity date (loans made before June 5, 2020 generally have a two-year maturity, while loans made on or after that date have a five-year maturity, although […]
2021
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08.12
Treasury, IRS provide gross receipts safe harbor for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Treasury and the IRS recently issued a safe harbor allowing employers to exclude certain items from their gross receipts solely for determining eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). These amounts are: The amount of the forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan; Shuttered Venue […]