Coronavirus Resource Center

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Federal Reserve’s new Main Street Lending Program updates include longer loan term, expanded size

The Federal Reserve Board has again expanded its Main Street loan program for businesses affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read our overview.

6/10/2020

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Understanding the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Advance program for COVID-19 

Businesses that have suffered losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans of up to $2 million. Here’s what to know.

6/23/2020

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5 questions to ask when planning a permanent remote-work strategy

Even after COVID-19, business leaders will need to maintain remote-work and workforce enablement programs to keep employees efficient and engaged. Read more.

8/28/2020 | Paul Ricci, Mark Brown, Reed Dailey

Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Complications Around the Teleworking Model

With millions of employers now switching to a telework model based on the shift caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the ‘Great Lockdown,’ many businesses and individuals have raised concerns as to the multistate issues they now face.

6/26/2020

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DEALMAKERS : 5 top challenges of the current M&A environment

Be prepared to navigate socially distanced due diligence, EBITDA-C, and other challenges – and opportunities – of the coronavirus-disrupted M&A marketplace.

8/6/2020 | Margaret Shanley

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U.S. Department of Labor revises rules and requirements for FFCRA emergency leave

Changes include an adjusted “health care provider” definition and less timely documentation requirements for workers seeking leave for COVID-19-related reasons.

9/16/2020 | Dana Fried
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness

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PPP loan forgiveness: Recent guidance on eligible costs, owner compensation, forgiveness reductions, and more

Read the latest guidance on what costs qualify for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, how to calculate forgiveness reductions, and more.

8/26/2020 | Stephanie O’Rourk

On-demand

On-Demand Webinar: PPP Revised loan forgiveness application released

Listen to our on-demand webinar for an overview of revisions to calculations and more in the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application.

Solution

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Assistance

CohnReznick is here to help you navigate the process and calculation of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness for SBA COVID-19 relief. Learn more.

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New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Applications released

SBA’s new PPP Loan Forgiveness Application packages offer guidance on calculations, documentation, cost caps, and more. Read about the standard and EZ versions.

6/18/2020

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Q&A: Appealing an SBA decision on a PPP loan or PPP loan forgiveness

An SBA interim final rule establishes who can appeal Paycheck Protection Program loan decisions, when and how appeals must be filed, and more. Read highlights.

8/14/2020 | Stephanie O’Rourk

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Expenses paid with forgiven PPP loans are nondeductible, IRS says

IRS Notice 2020-32 clarifies rules for payroll, rent, and other otherwise deductible expenses paid with coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program loans.

5/4/2020 | Travis Butler, Michael Billet
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Tax & legislative updates

Content Hub

Federal coronavirus resources: Legislation, loans, and tax relief

As the U.S. bands together to work through the issues created by the coronavirus pandemic, it has become challenging to process all of the available information. Read our insights and updates on SBA lending programs, changes to tax regulations and deadlines, and other federal tax and legislative COVID-19 relief.

Content Hub

SALT coronavirus resources

In these uncertain times, and as information is changing by the minute, we recognize that it can be daunting to keep up with the news that specifically pertains to your organization. To make it a little easier, we’ve gathered below all of the state and local tax alerts that we have released to date regarding changes related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Transactions and Investments

On-demand

On-Demand Webinar: Investing in technology companies - Current and future challenges and opportunities

With the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the economic markets, there is a lot of unknowns with capital and market demands. This panel shares their insight into the current M&A ecosystem, recent transaction activities, and future opportunities.

Natalie Tronkina, Mark Solovy, Scott Green, Dimitri Keselman

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FINANCIAL SPONSORS: COVID-19 valuation considerations for fund managers

The coronavirus has made estimating fair value of portfolio company holdings more complicated. Here’s what fund managers should know as they calculate Q1.

4/17/2020 | Christopher Aroh, John Stomper

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DEALMAKERS: Distressed investments in the COVID-19 marketplace and beyond

Private equity investors and dealmakers need to prepare for distressed M&A deals amid the coronavirus crisis. Learn how to maximize value and minimize risk.

5/27/2020

On-demand

On-Demand Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on portfolio company valuations

By participating in this webinar, fund managers will gain clarity to help them modify their valuation policies and procedures to reflect the impact of COVID-19.

John M. Stomper, David Larsen, Kevin Neubauer, James Wheatley, Carmen Sims

On-demand

On-Demand Webinar: Distressed deals in a post-COVID-19 marketplace

Here, we’ll discuss the key considerations for dealmakers as they navigate through uncertain conditions.

6/30/2020 | Claudine Cohen, Cynthia Romano, Aaron Rosenstein, Geoffrey Richards

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Dealmakers: 11 factors to track now to prepare for a post-COVID-19 transaction

When M&A transactions resume, buyers will need to understand the impact of the coronavirus on targets’ business performance. Track these KPIs and metrics now.

4/24/2020 | Claudine Cohen, Jeffrey Michelson
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Workforce and Workplace Strategies

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PUBLIC SECTOR: 8 strategies for maintaining focus in a remote project management office (PMO) amid COVID-19

If you and your project management team are new to remote work, here are 8 strategies for staying productive during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

5/7/2020 | Phillip Van Gavree

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ERP: 9 ways to strengthen your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for remote work

Get enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems up to speed: Assess, update, and automate, and make sure workers are adequately trained for telework.

4/15/2020 | Paul Ricci, John Yin, Chris D’Arduini, Jeremy Bradford

Video

Strategy planning for the next 18 months: How do you plan in the face of uncertainty?

Featuring Thomas Crawford - Director, CohnReznick Advisory, Marisa Garcia - Partner, CohnReznick Advisory, Stacie Jefferies - Manager, CohnReznick Advisory

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Check the cybersecurity health of your remote-work environment

As many businesses go remote amid the coronavirus outbreak, use this checklist to make sure your cybersecurity and privacy practices and policies are adequate.

4/14/2020 | Bhavesh Vadhani

On-demand

On-Demand Webinar: Post-COVID office space assessment & justification for NFPs

To help not-for-profit organizations succeed, CohnReznick continues its Not-for-Profit Governance and Financial Management Webinar Series with the next presentation to assist organizations manage their office space requirements beyond COVID. Join us for “Post-COVID Office Space Assessment & Justification for NFPs.”

8/26/2020 | MELISSA BOONE, RICHARD MIRLISS, MARK BROWN

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COVID-19 telework complicates multistate tax considerations

As coronavirus-related remote work continues, absent special relief, businesses will need to reconsider nexus, apportionment, withholding, sales tax, and more.

6/8/2020 | Lance Rothenberg, Corey Rosenthal

Insight

5 questions to ask when planning a permanent remote-work strategy

Even after COVID-19, business leaders will need to maintain remote-work and workforce enablement programs to keep employees efficient and engaged. Read more.

8/28/2020 | Paul Ricci, Mark Brown, Reed Dailey

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RESTRUCTURING & DISPUTE RESOLUTION: A road map to recovery for businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Business interruption losses (a form of lost profit damages) from the COVID-19 coronavirus can be difficult to measure, and could be significant for many businesses.

4/1/2020
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Recent Press

CohnReznick industry and service leaders from across the firm share their opinions on the various tax and legislative initiatives stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. They also offer insights on the broader business issues impacting our clients.

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Our commitment

We know that by working together we can help minimize the impact of this crisis, and we must all do our part to look out for those whose health, safety, and economic welfare are most at risk. Please take care of yourselves and each other. 

We deeply care about the CohnReznick Community, and that includes each of you. Thank you for your continued trust and support. 

David A Kessler, CPA, Chief Executive Officer 

Read our full letter to clients and colleagues here.

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