One of the key benefits of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is the opportunity to have your loan forgiven. But forgiveness is not automatic. It depends on many factors. Here are four essential steps to help you take full advantage of this benefit.
One of the key benefits of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is the opportunity to have your loan forgiven. But forgiveness is not automatic. It depends on many factors. Here are four essential steps to help you take full advantage of this benefit.
You may need to repay your loan if you use less than 75% of the money for payroll, and 25% of it is used for mortgage interest, rent or utility payments during the eight weeks following receipt of the loan proceeds. Your bank will most likely adhere to these guidelines because it will be repaid by the Small Business Administration (SBA) based on this formula.
The purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program is to help keep people employed. The loan forgiveness amount is reduced if:
You have until June 30, 2020 to restore any reductions in full-time staff or compensation made between February 15, 2020 and April 26, 2020.
As part of the loan forgiveness process, you have to provide:
After the eight weeks, you can submit an application with supporting documentation to request forgiveness. Your bank has 60 days from the day it receives your application to decide how much of your PPP loan, if any, will be forgiven.
Navigating the nuances of the Paycheck Protection Program can be challenging, especially since new guidance is still being released. We understand these nuances and can guide you through the process to help maximize your loan forgiveness. Contact a Cerity Partners advisor to learn more.
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