COVID-19 Resource Center: Individual & Business Resources

Stay Informed!: Important COVID-19 Updates for States and Businesses

See the most recent coronavirus updates here relevant to individuals and businesses in New Jersey, New York State and New York City.

Individual and Business Resources

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

05.07.21

SBA Ceases Acceptance of Most New PPP Applications

Restaurant interior

04.19.21

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Must Know Topics

Small Business

04.14.21

NJEDA Announces Phase 4 Launch Dates

IRS

04.13.21

IRS Provides Additional Employee Retention Credit Guidance

Restaurants

04.13.21

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Update: Eligible Business Owners Need to Prepare to Apply Right Away

Restaurants Update

04.02.21

RRF Update: Preparing for the Grant Application

Paycheck Protection Program

03.31.21

Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended

restaurant interior

03.29.21

SBA Targets Early April Opening of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Process

Small Business Administration

03.26.21

SBA to Increase Economic Injury Disaster Loan Limits

ARPA

03.19.21

SBA Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Act’s Impact on PPP

Restaurants Update

03.18.21

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Update: Eligible Business Owners Need to Prepare to Apply Right Away

restaurant interior

03.15.21

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Established Through ARPA

U.S. Capitol Building

03.11.21

President Biden Signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

IRS

03.02.21

IRS Releases New Guidance Surrounding Interaction Between PPP and ERC

Healthcare

02.24.21

Don’t Risk Loan Forgiveness With Sax’s PPP & PRF Advisory Services for the Healthcare Industry

PPP for small businesses

02.24.21

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Changes to the PPP Geared Towards Smaller Businesses

Real Estate

02.23.21

Property Owners: Are you Entitled to a Reduction in Your Taxes?

hand holding pen filling out form

02.18.21

Feb. 22 Application Opening: Phase 2 of the NJRA’s Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program

maximizing Tax Deferral Opportunities Through Employer Retirement Offerings

02.17.21

Watch the Webinar: Maximizing Tax Deferral Opportunities Through Employer Retirement Offerings

PPP Form

02.12.21

State Income Tax Treatment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness and Expense Deductions

Payroll

02.11.21

Don’t Leave Money on the Table! Employee Retention Credit Now Available to PPP Loan Recipients

PPP For the Food Service Industry

02.11.21

Food Service Industry Gets Extra Funding Under Second Draw of Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Application

02.10.21

NJEDA Defers Pre-registration Date for Phase 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program

Paycheck Protection Program

02.02.21

Gross Receipt Considerations for a Not-for-Profit’s Second Round of PPP

Small Business

01.28.21

NJEDA Announces Opening Date for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program

Qualified Opportunity Fund

01.26.21

IRS Extends Additional Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors Affected by Ongoing Pandemic

Healthcare

01.21.21

Watch the Webinar: Reporting Requirements for HHS Provider Relief Fund

Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application Form

01.21.21

SBA Releases Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Application for Borrowers With Loans of $150,000 or Less

Paycheck Protection Program

01.21.21

SBA and Treasury Issue Guidance for First Draw and Second Draw PPP Borrowers

PPP Application

01.12.21

SBA and Department of Treasury Issue Two New Interim Final Rules on the Paycheck Protection Program

PPP Application

01.08.21

SBA and Treasury Department Announce Re-Opening of the PPP

Loans

01.05.21

SBA Extends EIDL Program to December 31, 2021

Senate

12.23.20

The Current Status of the New Stimulus Package – the CAA

Stimulus

12.22.20

Congress Approves $900 Billion Stimulus Package With New PPP Loan & EIDL Provisions

IRS

12.07.20

IRS Provides Additional Guidance on Business Interest Limitation Rules in the Form of New Proposed Financial Regulations

Year-End Planning

12.04.20

Advantageous Tips for 2020 Year-End Planning

IRS

11.19.20

IRS Issues Guidance on Timing of Tax Deductions for PPP Expenses

Grants

11.18.20

Passaic County Launches Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program

IRS

11.12.20

IRS Issues Notice for Businesses to Deduct State and Local Income Taxes

covid-19-relief-1

11.12.20

Governor Murphy Announces Additional $60m in COVID-19 Relief for Businesses

PPP Loan Forgiveness Form Decision Tree

11.06.20

Decision Tree: PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

New SBA Guidelines

11.02.20

SBA is Seeking Comments on Proposed Collection of Information for PPP Borrowers With Loans Over $2 Million

New SBA Guidelines

10.30.20

SBA Issues Loan Necessity Questionnaires for PPP Borrowers With Loans Over $2 Million

Healthcare

10.26.20

Overview of Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund for Healthcare Providers

PPP Loan

10.23.20

SBA Issues Procedural Guidance for PPP Borrowers Considering a Change in Control

Relief

10.16.20

Governor Murphy Unveils $100m in COVID-19 Relief for Businesses

covid-19-hourglass

10.09.20

Bergen County’s Small Business Grant Program Deadline Extended to October 30

Loan Forgiveness

10.09.20

SBA Issues New Forgiveness Guidance for PPP Loans of $50,000 or Less

IRS

08.31.20

Guidance Released on Social Security Withholding Deferral

Loan Forgiveness

08.31.20

Considerations For Filing Your PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

PPP

08.28.20

Presenting the Paycheck Protection Program Loan in Your Year-End Financials

New SBA Guidelines

08.25.20

SBA Issues Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculations

Healthcare

08.25.20

August 28 Deadline for Phase 2 Funding Under CARES Act’s Provider Relief Fund

Healthcare

08.20.20

HHS Provides Details on Reporting Requirements for the Provider Relief Fund

New SBA Guidelines

08.19.20

SBA Offers Reduced Interest Rates For Its 504 Loan Program

President Executive Order

08.10.20

President Trump Issues Executive Orders for Economic Assistance

PPP

08.05.20

The Small Business Administration Issues Frequently Asked Questions on PPP Loan Forgiveness

Federal Reserve

07.30.20

The Federal Reserve Will Extend Its Lending Programs Through December 31, 2020

Senate

07.28.20

Senate Unveils $1 Trillion “Heals Act” Coronavirus Relief Package

Emergency Assistance Grant Program

07.28.20

Applications for NJ Small Business Lease Program Opens August 10

Healthcare

07.21.20

Dentists Have Until July 24 to Apply for the Provider Relief Fund

IRS

07.21.20

IRS Provides Additional Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors

PPP

07.06.20

PPP Gets a 5-Week Application Extension

New SBA Guidelines

06.25.20

SBA Issues New Interim Final Rule Providing Additional Guidance on Loan Forgiveness

Focus Newsletter

06.24.20

COVID-19 Health & Wealth Scare: A Moment to Take Stock Instead of Shedding Stock

Sax Focus on Recovery

06.24.20

FOCUS on Recovery Newsletter

New SBA Guidelines

06.18.20

SBA Releases Revised Loan Forgiveness Application and Supporting Guidance

Main Street Lending Program

06.17.20

Main Street Lending Program is Now Live

EIDL Update

06.16.20

EIDL Update: SBA Now Accepting New Applications

New Jersey Economic Development Authority

06.10.20

Application Window Now Open for Expanded NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program

PPP Flexibility Act

06.08.20

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: Passage of PPP Flexibility Act Provides Borrower Options

Safety

05.27.20

State-by-State Reopening Orders

New SBA Guidelines

05.27.20

SBA Releases Guidance on PPP Loan Review Procedures & Borrower and Lender Responsibilities

New SBA Guidelines

05.26.20

SBA Releases Guidance on Loan Forgiveness Application Interpretations

PPP

05.14.20

PPP Update: May 18 Extended Deadline to Return Funds

Heroes Act

05.13.20

House of Representatives Unveils Heroes Act

PPP

05.13.20

PPP Update: New FAQ Released on Review of PPP Certification

Cybersecurity Tips

05.07.20

Cybersecurity Tips for a Remote Workforce

PPP

05.06.20

PPP Certification Requirements Update: Deadline to Return Funds Extended to May 14, 2020

Business Loss

05.05.20

10 Items Business Owners Should Gather to Establish Loss Due to COVID-19

Federal Reserve

05.04.20

Important Update to the Main Street Lending Program

PPP

05.01.20

PPP Update: IRS Provides Guidance Regarding Tax Deductibility of Expenses Paid With PPP Funds

PPP Update

04.29.20

Treasury Secretary Says All PPP Loans Over $2M Will Have Full Review Prior to Loan Forgiveness

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Advisory Task Force

04.28.20

Engagement Details: PPP Advisory Task Force

Additional PPP Certification Requirements

04.28.20

Additional PPP Certification Requirements

Paycheck Protection Program Checklist

04.28.20

PPP 10 Step Checklist

Funding Alert

04.24.20

Alert: More Funding Added Under “CARES 2” for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Transfer of Wealth and Valuation

04.16.20

Greater Transfer of Wealth and Alternative Valuation Dates

Federal Reserve

04.10.20

Federal Reserve Takes Historic $2.3 Trillion Action to Stimulate Economy

CARES Act

04.07.20

What you need to know in the CARES Act

FAQs and Answers - Emergency Economic Injury Grants

04.04.20

FAQs & Answers: Applying for the $10,000 Emergency Economic Injury Grant

COVID Insurance

04.03.20

Update on Business Interruption Insurance Claims

CARES Act

04.03.20

Additional Guidance Provided for the Paycheck Protection Program

Assistance for Mid-Size Businesses Through CARES Act

04.01.20

Assistance for Mid-Size Businesses Through CARES Act

Loans

03.31.20

Paycheck Protection Program Application Window Opens April 3

Department of Treasury

03.30.20

How the U.S. Treasury is Providing Direct Relief to Businesses & Workers

Payment Protection Program

03.30.20

Sample Application: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Small Business Administration

03.29.20

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Are You Eligible?

Small Business Administration

03.29.20

Paycheck Protection Program – Are You Eligible?

CARES Act

03.27.20

New Loan Incentive Programs Available to Businesses Through the CARES Act

Loans

03.26.20

Small Business Administration Loan Assistance

Retirement Resources

Retirement Planning

04.14.20

Federal Reserve Takes Historic $2.3 Trillion Action to Stimulate Economy

CARES Act

04.03.20

Relief for Retirement Plan Participants Through the Cares Act

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