Overview of the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program with Partner Vincent Gotko

Overview of the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program with Partner Vincent Gotko

Recently, our partner Vincent Gotko presented to the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber about legislation passed due to COVID-19. Gotko’s presentation focused on the CARES Act recently signed in to law.

Viewers can learn more about how the CARES Act impacts businesses and individuals, as well as get more information on the Paycheck Protection Program. This program was passed on March 27, 2020. The intended purpose of the fund is to continue paying employees. Loan forgiveness options are available. More information and an overview of the program can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=javRS5uO5r8

Another important topic impacting many businesses is employee tax credits for employers. This includes the employee retention credit, credit for required paid sick leave, and credit for required paid family leave. The last two are part of a separate act passed just before the CARES Act. More information about these credits and how to use them can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGta8BfFsow

You can find a summary of COVID-19 legislation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPnFl5GP58I

This video goes over individual provisions regarding special rules for the use of retirement funds:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy0uKCovJj8

This video provides more information on the changes to charitable contribution deduction rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grls5L5csPQ

If you want to learn more about the modifications for net operating losses impacting businesses, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m4PGZvFOBE

This video covers the delayed payment of employer payroll taxes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbZftbeD-0k

For more information about the importance of hiring a CPA and how CPAs can help during this time, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZqw-QzO67c

More information about Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e5Rysy4Vrg

For more information and to better understand the full picture, Mr. Gotko’s full presentation can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOsJnfEh8dQ.

If you need more assistance determining how these new laws and programs impact you and your business, a trusted Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC advisor would be happy to answer your questions. Fill out the form on our contact page or give us a call, and we will help you determine your plan moving forward. These are unique times, but we are getting through it together!