Benefit deadlines checklist including retirement plan recordkeeper must-dos for February 2021.
Have You Made (or Missed) These Benefits Deadlines?
As you question, “where did this month go already” remember to review this list of benefits deadlines. Thank you Isler Dare PC for providing this checklist for us to share.
Key Implications of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 on Employee Benefit Plans
On January 11, 2021, IslerDare PC published their “Employee Benefits Update”, addressing important aspects of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Deadline for RMD Rollback Under CARES Act is August 31
Taxpayers who have already taken their required minimum distribution, RMD, for 2020, have the option for an RMD Rollback under the CARES Act if taken by August 31, 2020. The intention of this option is to provide tax relief for those who took their required RMD prior to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act becoming law on March 27, 2020 and wish to ‘undo’ their action.
The DOJ is Serious About Prosecuting PPP Loan Fraud
A provision of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Paycheck Protection Program, PPP, has been a difference-maker for many U.S. companies. As of June 30, 2020, nearly 5 million small and medium-sized businesses received a much-needed cash infusion to help them make payroll during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But where there is loan money available on payback forgiveness terms, there will inevitably be fraudsters attempting to game the system.
CARES Act Guidance for Plan Sponsors and Participants Updated
On June 19, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated and clarified issues of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) guidance for plan sponsors and plan participants. Issued as Notice 2020-50 (“Guidance for Coronavirus-Related Distributions and Loans from Retirement Plans Under the CARES Act,”) the publication explains the new provisions which allow enhanced access to plan loans and plan distributions.
PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation
If your business obtained a PPP loan, whether you plan to repay the loan or to seek PPP loan forgiveness, you need to be fully aware of the revised terms and conditions established under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA). The PPP Flexibility Act (HR 7010) was signed into effect by President Donald Trump on June 5, 2020. This action changes and replaces the terms of PPP Act loans and adds flexibility that will be valued by many borrowers.
Executive Comp Limits When Companies Receive Stimulus Aid
Previously, we’ve shared updates to help companies and their key executives with regard to executive comp limits for organizations that receive certain types of COVID-19 loans, loan forgiveness, or stimulus aid. See: CESA Act Loans: Further Information* and Insights and Executive Compensation Restrictions and the CARES Act
The Much-Anticipated PPP Loan Extension
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) (i.e., the PPP loan extension) has been signed into law. After receiving U.S. Senate approval on June 3, 2020, the amendment to the Small Business Act and the CARES Act was finalized on June 5, with the signature of President Donald Trump. Updating the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration, the PPPFA adds much needed flexibility to the timing and forgiveness options than was allowed by the original PPP Act.
Portfolio Companies and Economic Stimulus Relief Part 2
We are sharing the second in a two-part report, “Portfolio Companies’ COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Incentives”. This report looks at the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) including here in Part 2, the Economic Stabilization Loan Program; Main Street Business Lending Program for midsized and larger businesses, Payroll Tax Incentives; and insights for navigating the crisis.
This report was prepared by leading tax and business advisory professionals at BDO USA, LLP and is republished here with their permission.
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