Auburn, Alabama November 2, 2022 – Pivotal, an outsourced advisory, accounting, and tax firm focused on serving the business and personal needs of small and medium sized business owners, has acquired Byerly & Associates. The combined firm will be based in Auburn, Alabama and will bring together two like-minded firms focused on serving entrepreneurial-minded business owners. Richard Byerly and his entire Auburn-based professional team have joined the Pivotal team.
$900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed by Congress
It took months of contentious negotiations, but on the evening of December 21, Congress voted to approve a second stimulus package intended as a relief measure for businesses and individuals adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers Unveil Framework of Paycheck Protection Program Round 2 for Small Businesses
A $908 billion COVID-19 economic relief package first unveiled December 1 by lawmakers is gaining traction from congressional Democrats and Republicans, sparking hope that passage could occur on or before December 18.
Due Date for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors Extended by IRS
A current IRS Notice builds on prior efforts to provide taxpayer relief by further extending the due date for what is known as the 180-day investment requirement. This Notice could make a significant impact on the operations of qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) and their investors.
Congress Approves Legislation to Ease PPP Loans to Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) helps small business owners and other individuals adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the loans provided through the program are forgivable as long as borrowers retain their employees on payroll for a defined number of weeks.
SBA Simplifies the Loan Forgiveness Application, Introduces EZ Option
On the heels of congressional action that makes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) more flexible to use, the SBA and Treasury Department have unveiled a simplified full loan forgiveness application form along with an EZ version of the form.
New Guidance from SBA Addresses Borrowers’ Good Faith Certification
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an update to its frequently asked questions that addresses borrowers’ required good-faith certification in regard to the necessity of their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan request.