Congress reached an agreement late on Sunday, December 20th, for a $900 billion stimulus package. The Bill is expected to pass the House and Senate and be signed into law by December 23rd. The full text of the Bill has just been released and we are reviewing the details. Meanwhile, below are the highlights of how Read the full article…
Paren Knadjian
KROST PPP Loan Forgiveness Review Services for Borrowers and Lenders
Since the launch of the KROST PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Review Service, almost one-third of our clients that received PPP loans have already signed up. If you’re interested, our services are intended to aid both borrowers and lenders by taking on the burden of calculating forgiveness values, checking that expenses conform to the SBA forgiveness Read the full article…
KROST Launches PPP Loan Forgiveness Review Services for Borrowers and Lenders
Pasadena, CA August 10, 2020 – Award-winning tax, accounting, and consulting firm, KROST, announced the launch of their PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Review Service for both Borrowers and Lenders. The services are intended to aid both borrowers and lenders by taking on the burden of calculating forgiveness values, checking that expenses conform to the SBA Read the full article…
[Webinar Replay] The PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Process for Lenders and Borrowers with Live Q&A
If you missed our webinar led by Paren Knadjian, Head of M&A and Capital Markets at KROST, there is a recording available. This webinar goes over the KROST PPP Loan Forgiveness Review Service for lenders and borrowers, and how it addresses the forgiveness process in a timely and efficient manner, while ensuring compliance with the Read the full article…
PPP Calculator Update and Webinar Replay: PPP Rule Changes and Forgiveness Update with Q&A
The KROST PPP Budgeting and Forgiveness Maximization Tool allows you to budget and plan the use of PPP loan proceeds, on a month-by-month basis, to maximize forgiveness. This includes detailed staff planning, minimizing loan forgiveness reductions, and ensuring non-payroll related costs remain within the allotted 40%. You can also enter the actual expenditure for all Read the full article…
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) Becomes Law
The PPPFA On Friday, June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) that changes the forgiveness rules on the Paycheck Protection Program loans. The House passed the PPPFA by 417-1 vote on May 27th, and the Senate approved it by unanimous consent on June 3rd. The key changes Read the full article…
Senate Passes Bill That Changes the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rules
On Wednesday, June 3rd, the Senate passed the House Bill HR 7010, that modifies the Paycheck Protection Program. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) brought up the Bill just after 7 pm Eastern Time, and the measure passed by voice vote. The next step will be for President Donald Trump to sign it into law. Read the full article…
House Passes Bill That Proposes Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rules
On Thursday, May 28th, the House of Representatives passed a Bill, that, if ratified by the Senate and the President, would make significant changes to the rules governing forgiveness of PPP loans. The Bill, HR 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, was sponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips, (D-MN-3) and co-authored by Rep. Read the full article…
Important Update on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
On Friday, May 15th, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the CARES Act. SBA will also Read the full article…
Certification, Good Faith, Safe Harbor and the Employee Retention Credit
The Department of Treasury has been updating its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on a regular basis. These FAQs may help you decide if you should return your PPP loan in full and still qualify for the Employee Retention Credit. The PPP loan must be repaid or returned by Monday, Read the full article…