The Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
The SBA will soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications, and to provide lenders with guidance on their responsibilities.
The form and instructions include several measures to reduce compliance burdens and simplify the process for borrowers including:
- Options for borrowers to calculate payroll costs using an “alternative payroll covered period” that aligns with borrowers’ regular payroll cycles.
- Flexibility to include eligible payroll and non-payroll expenses paid or incurred during the eight-week period after receiving their PPP loan.
- Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness.
- Borrower-friendly implementation of statutory exemptions from loan forgiveness reduction based on rehiring by June 30.
- Addition of a new exemption from the loan forgiveness reduction for borrowers who have made a good-faith, written offer to rehire workers that was declined.
The documents will help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans. Download Application Here
More Than $100 Billion in PPP Funds Still Available
PPP funds are still available for small businesses, sole proprietors, independent contractors, self-employed persons, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 501(c)(19) veterans organization, and tribal businesses.
Recorded webinars about How to Apply for PPP and How To Maximize Your PPP Loan
- General session aimed at all borrowers: https://bit.ly/
loanwebinar1 - Tailored session for sole-proprietors, the self-employed, and independent contractors: https://bit.ly/
loanwebinar2
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If you have questions about how to apply, contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the IHCC: (312) 425-9500
E-mail any questions to info@ihccbusiness.