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Stimulus Bill Outlook Unclear

October 22, 2020

Earlier this week, the Senate failed to pass a standalone measure authorizing a second round of PPP forgivable loans to small businesses.

PPP Forgiveness Application Simplified

October 9, 2020

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) unveiled a new, simplified Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application for loans worth $50,000 or less. They also announced a new exemption for the same group of borrowers so they wouldn’t have to reduce their...

States Could Tax PPP Funds

September 30, 2020

The tax treatment of PPP loans continues to be a concern with, some states now saying they plan to tax forgiven PPP funds.

NSBA Talks PPP with Sen. Bennett

September 23, 2020

Yesterday, the NSBA Board of Trustees heard from Sen. Michael Bennett (D-Colo) on his RESTART Act which would expand the PPP.

SEC Small Business Forum Report

September 16, 2020

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier today unveiled its report from the 2020 SEC Small Business Forum, available.

Targeted Stimulus Bill Fails in Senate

September 16, 2020

The Senate last week failed to approve a "skinny" COVID-19 stimulus bill which would create another round of PPP loans and more.

Phase Four Stimulus Stalled

August 5, 2020

While talks over the next coronavirus relief package remain at a standstill, negotiators have generally agreed on two items: another round of stimulus checks and an extension to PPP.

NSBA Outlines Phase Four Priorities

July 22, 2020

On Tuesday, July 20, NSBA sent a letter to all Members of Congress outlining the priorities for small business when it comes to the Phase Four stimulus package.

Mnuchin, Carranza to Testify on Small Business Aid

July 15, 2020

On Friday, July 17, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza will testify before the House Committee on Small Business on pandemic relief programs.