In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, administered under the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) guaranty loan program, are being provided through local financial institutions. These loans have been made available to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. PPP Loan Guidance A common question GHJ has received is [...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released guidance for cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools and homes. Each entity should consider the CDC’s guidance in preparation for re-opening business in California and across the country, which is summarized as follows: Evaluate the workplace to determine what kinds of su [...]

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently issued clarification on how fund are to be used from Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act 2020 (COVID-19 H8C) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES H8D). Background As noted in GHJ’s earlier blogs, on March 24, 2020, HSRA announced the relates of $ [...]

On April 30, the Federal Reserve announced long-awaited details to the Main Street lending programs. There are significant updates to the original Term Sheet announced on April 9. The Announcement There are now three programs available to borrowers, and GHJ highlights the two newly announced programs below. FeaturesNew Loans ProgramPriority Loans ProgramSize [...]

This data has changed due to new legislation, please reach out to your advisor to get the latest on PPP forgiveness. The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) funding provided by the CARES Act has attracted much demand, to the extent that the first round of funding was depleted in just 14 days, and the second round of funding is now underway. As the next phase of t [...]

With the recent release of much-anticipated guidance, the IRS has confirmed their position that business expenses paid with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds that are forgiven cannot be deducted for federal tax purposes. This guidance now places the responsibility on Congress to take legislative action if their intention was to ensure deductibility of business e [...]

Many private foundations and other grantmaking organizations have shifted operationally since the COVID-19 pandemic started in order to respond to grantees in need. Common responses have included: Remove restrictions and conditions from grantsWaive reporting requirements Open the application process outside of typical grant cycles However, the current situation has [...]

Up next on our Movie Business Podcast Series with hosts Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, is an interview with Film Producer Eric B. Fleischman. Fleischman, producer of 28 micro-budget movies in eight years, was the youngest producer to premiere two featu [...]

On Monday, April 27, the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) released guidance on how healthcare providers can be reimbursed for their expenses related to the COVID-related treatment of uninsured individuals. This is based on earlier appropriations from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act. What is Included Eligible clai [...]

COVID-19 is having a profound effect on the business world. While it is still unclear exactly how lasting and impactful those changes will be, it is certain they will be significant for some industries more than for others. Recent quarantines in many states have forced people to stay home, which has dramatically reshaped the food and beverage sector by surging the dem [...]