Posts by Michelle Smalenberger

CARES Act: Mortgage Forbearance Request   Background:  Another provision of the CARES Act, for keeping more funds in your pocket, allows for individuals with a mortgage to defer their mortgage payments for 90 days, and as long as 180 days. Timing: This is an immediate benefit you can receive. Benefits: If you have a federally backed…

CARES Act For Businesses: Payroll Tax & Net Operating Payroll Tax Payment Deferral Background:  The “CARES Act” which was recently signed into law allows employers as well as those self-employed the ability to defer payroll tax or self-employment tax payments.   Amount & Timing  The payroll tax payments which are eligible for deferral begin on the…

CARES Act For Businesses: Employee Retention Credit If you do not receive a loan from SBA as a result of the other portions of this law, you may be able to claim a very favorable tax credit. This is a refundable credit that goes against the businesses’ share of Social Security taxes, typically 6.2%. First hurdle:…

CARES Act For Businesses: Paycheck Protection Program & Forgivable Loans   To help protect small businesses and their employees, the CARES Act provides a new type of loan through the Small Business Administration, a portion of which would be forgivable if used for certain types of expenses. Background: The CARES Act, through the Small Business Administration…

CARES Act: Unemployment Benefits Background: Unemployment is a resource available to those when they lose their employment.  It is meant to provide a percentage of the previously earned income while you look for other employment.  During this Coronavirus pandemic there have been Millions unemployed temporarily and/or permanently. Because the length of this pandemic is uncertain and…