Blogs Archive

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Federal and State Update April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The latest information about the COVID 19 Pandemic from the state and federal level as of April 2, 2020.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: The IRS People First Initiative March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The IRS has taken some steps to help people struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new IRS People First Initiative is designed to provide immediate relief to people facing uncertainty over taxes.

The Time is Nigh for States to Eliminate Sworn Testimony with Notary Requirements for Affidavits

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

Some, but certainly not all, states have followed the lead of the federal government over the last 4 decades and eliminated the requirement to appear before a notary, swear an oath, and affirm the first-hand knowledge of facts recited.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: 2020 Required Minimum Distributions (RMDS) Waived by Cares Act March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The CARES Act provides relief to owners of the most common types of retirements accounts (e.g., IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.) by waiving all Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules for 2020.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Department of Labor Guidance on Emergency FMLA Requirements Under Families First Act March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act expands the requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act by providing relief to those employees who are left without child care due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Federal and State Update March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The latest information about the COVID 19 Pandemic from the state and federal level as of March 31, 2020.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credits Under the Cares Act March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The CARES Act provides a quarterly refundable payroll tax credit against their share of FICA taxes equal to 50% of up to $10,000 of “qualified wages” paid to employees during the COVID-19 pandemic (resulting in a maximum credit of $5,000 per employee).

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Paycheck Protection Program – Cares Act March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The CARES Act, as passed by Congress on March 26, 2020, is intended to provide relief to individuals, as well as big and small businesses. For small businesses, in particular, the CARES Act provides for the “Paycheck Protection Program.” This program will provide $350 billion for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and additional funding.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Summary of Tax Benefits Available to Businesses Under the Cares Act March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The CARES Act provides important benefits for businesses. Some of those benefits are explained here. If you have questions about specific benefits available under the CARES Act, please reach out to us.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program March 30, 2020

March 31, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

Answers to common questions about the CARES Act’s Temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (“TPUAP”)

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Unemployment Q&A for the “Non-Employee” March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

The latest information about the COVID 19 Pandemic from the state and federal level as of March 30, 2020.

SS+D COVID-19 Response Team: Loan Options for Businesses Under the Cares Act March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

With the recent enactment of the CARES Act, businesses have more opportunities to receive support due to economic losses caused by COVID-19. Many of the more stringent requirements for obtaining EIDL loans have been lifted, and the CARES Act has provided additional loan programs for small and midsize businesses.