KSCPA Updates

EMERGING ISSUES RELATED TO COVID-19 a KSCPA Legislative Update (4/2/2020)

NEW RULES FOR FMLA AND SICK LEAVE a KSCPA Virtual Expert Forum Q&A (3/30/2020)

SUMMARY OF CARES ACT PROVISIONS a KSCPA Ignite Blog (4/1/2020)

CAUTION – HELPING CLIENTS WITH SBA LOAN APPLICATIONS a KSCPA Exchange Post (3/24/2020)

For information regarding upcoming CPE and virtual learning, visit https://www.kscpa.org/learning

Kansas Updates

Notice 20-02 Waiver of Penalty and Interest for Estimated Tax Payments for Individual and Corporate Income Taxes and Privilege Tax (KDOR)

Notice 20-01  Changes to Filing and Payment Due Dates for Homestead or Property Tax Relief Refund Claims and Individual, Fiduciary and Corporate Income Tax, and Privilege Tax (KDOR)

For the latest information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), go to https://govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus

National/Federal Updates

For the latest information from the IRS to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus go to https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus.

STATE BY STATE TAX FILING RELIEF GUIDANCE (Source: AICPA)

CARES ACT: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Resources (4/2/2020)

Program Highlights. The PPP is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses (including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed persons), to keep their workers on the payroll. 

The loan will be fully forgiven if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities (due to likely high subscription, at least 75% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll). Loan payments will also be deferred for six months. It is basically a grant for small businesses. No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the government nor lenders will charge small businesses any fees

• PPP informational sheet - https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP--Fact-Sheet.pdf (Source: US Treasury)
  
  
• Sample PPP Application (Source: US Treasury)

Where to apply. Starting April 3, small business and sole proprietorships can apply through any existing Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating.  Independent contractors and self-employed individuals can start applying on April 10.

• Use SBA’s tool to find a nearby lender eligible to issue a loan under the PPP https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find?address=66603&pageNumber=1

Additional Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions: Paycheck Protection Program Loans (Source: US Treasury 4/15/2020)
  
  
• Additional considerations to help CPAs in deciding to serve as "agents"
  Update on CPAs acting as an agent and getting paid for SBA PPP loan services (Source: AICPA 4/9/2020)
  
  
• PEEC Update: The Impact on Independence of Accepting PPP Agent Fees (Source: AICPA 4/13/2020)
  
  
• Stay updated by visiting the SBA website - https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
  
  
• PPP payroll calculators for loan application (Source: AICPA)
  The PPP provides three scenarios for calculating maximum loan amounts depending on how long the business has been in operation and whether it’s seasonal. You can add all three to your COVID-19 resource library. They’re designed so that your client can complete them following the steps outlined in the calculator. AICPA coalition recommends PPP applicants use Gross Payroll approach in calculations
  
  PPP Loan Calculator – Non-seasonal & In business 2/15/19 – 6/30/19
  This calculator will apply for most businesses that operated in 2019.
  
  PPP Loan Calculator – Nonseasonal & NOT in business 2/15/19 – 6/30/19
  This calculator will apply for new businesses.
  
  PPP Loan Calculator – Seasonal business
  This calculator will apply for clients that don’t operate year-round.

• CARES Act Stimulus Calculator (Source: AICPA)

• Engagement Letter Templates - Paycheck Protection Program
  CAMICO is the exclusively endorsed provider of professional liability for the KSCPA, and has developed the following engagement letter templates and sample response to lenders for your reference when assisting borrowers with the application process:
  CARES Act: Assistance with Paycheck Protection Program
  CARES Act: Consulting Services for Available Employer Relief Provisions
  SBA COVID-19 Disaster Loan Program Assistance
  Lender Letter Template: Response to Lenders Requesting CPA to Provide Assurances