More Good News for PPP Borrowers: Simplified Loan Forgiveness Applications
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the Flexibility Act) into law, after lawmakers passed it almost unanimously. The original Payment Protection Program (PPP)—a key component of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act signed in March—and the accompanying guidance issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and […]
Good News for PPP Borrowers: The New Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
The landmark COVID-19 stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has been a significant tool for assisting struggling small businesses during the current international pandemic. However, the centerpiece of this legislation, the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), has been a source of confusion and frustration for many business owners seeking this aid. […]
Force Majeure Clauses in Light of COVID-19
Businesses across the globe have experienced unprecedented interruptions and closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many businesses are finding it difficult to perform their contractual obligations. Consequently, a common but often overlooked contractual clause is in the limelight: the force majeure clause. Contrary to popular belief, the mere existence of a force […]
Steps to Protect Your Business Against Future COVID-19 Related Claims
Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and local law firm Enoch Tarver, PC to determine how to protect your business against any future COVID-19 claims that may arise now or during the future of recovery. Attorneys and Partners at Enoch Tarver, PC, Ed Enoch and Ed Tarver will evaluate legal obligations to consumers, clients & employees, share essential […]
FAQ and Discussion Questions Regarding EIDL and PPP for Small Business
Professional small business attorney, Ed Enoch, and CPA, Lisa Mayo, provide insight to commonly asked questions regarding EIDL and PPP Loan programs for small business owners. Joined by UGA SBDC Augusta Area Director, Rick McMurtrey and Moderator Rebecca Kruckow, the panel works to help owners understand options for assistance and ways to work through our […]
Ed Enoch and Andrea Usry Discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Andrea Usry, SME CPAs and Ed Enoch, Enoch Tarver Law Firm explain the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the new guidelines for unemployment. Contact Ed at jenoch@enochtarver.com or call 706-738-4141 for more information or to discuss your specific situation. Click the link to watch the video recording on YouTube: Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]
Jani-King Franchise Banquet 2020
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Employment Eligibility Verification: What You Need to Know about the I-9
Immigration isn’t just a hot topic in the news—it has real impact on employers. All employers, including small businesses, are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for every person they hire to work inside the U.S. for pay or any other type of compensation. Failure to comply could result in […]
What You Need to Know about IRS Form 1099: Reporting and Requirements
If your business made or received payments to independent contractors and entities (other than compensation to your employees) during the calendar year, it’s likely you must file an information return called a Form 1099 with the IRS. You may also need to send a copy of the form directly to the recipient of the payments. […]
Impact of Tax Reform on Small Businesses
Now that it’s tax season, you may be concerned about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in December 2017, will impact your small business. The reforms represent the most sweeping tax overhaul in 30 years and could have a positive impact on your business’s bottom line—but they may have left you feeling a […]