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The business tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), as signed by the president on July 4, reflect sweeping changes aimed at incentivizing small businesses, domestic investment, and manufacturing. Outlined...more
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law. The OBBB extends various expiring tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and introduces a variety of other substantial tax law changes....more
The window for the Main Street Loan Program (“Main Street Program”), designed to provide loans with favorable terms to midsize companies to help address the economic fallout caused by the pandemic, is closing on December 31,...more
Fed Releases Updated Frequently Asked Questions for Business and Nonprofit Facilities and Instructions for Lender Required Documentation - On September 18, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (the “Boston Fed”)...more
Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more
On June 15, the Federal Reserve proposed to expand the Main Street Lending Program to benefit small and medium-sized nonprofits and released term sheets for public comment. Our chart summarizes the proposed expansion,...more
UPDATE: Where is Main Street?—Fed Provides Guidance on the Main Street Lending Program - On June 11, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (the “Boston Fed”) released updated information for potential lenders and...more
Larger loans available, and more small and medium-sized businesses may qualify for support with new changes to minimum loan amounts and amortization schedule. Minimum loan amounts reduced and maximum loan amounts increased...more
On May 27, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) released a significantly updated set of “Frequently Asked Questions” (Updated FAQs), offering additional insight into the details of the Main Street Business Lending...more
Last week, the Federal Reserve updated the terms of its Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) with its first set of guidance to expand the scope of available loan options and the pool of eligible borrowers. You can find our...more
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Fed) recently released terms for its Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), a program authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)...more
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under Title I of the CARES Act was established on March 27, 2020 to provide financial relief for small businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The CARES Act initially allocated $349...more
INTRODUCTION - If your business did not meet the size limitations of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) there are facilities being developed for larger businesses (although they are also available for firms with PPP...more
Executive Summary: On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced it was taking additional steps to backstop loans made available through the CARES Act, including the Paycheck Protection Program and the mid-size...more
COVID-19 has rendered companies of all sizes in need of liquidity. However, the federal relief programs previously enacted have focused on small businesses or large companies, with mid-size companies often excluded from...more
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be...” or at least, if you insist on borrowing (and we understand the appeal), we are here to help you stay abreast of the new rules on deducting interest. BACKGROUND/PRIOR LAW - Interest...more
President Donald Trump signed the U.S. tax reform bill previously entitled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law on December 22, 2017, enacting comprehensive U.S. tax reform with most provisions becoming effective starting on...more
Government contractors who have built successful businesses over a period of time often neglect to answer one simple question until very late in the game. The question, “What is my business worth?” has far-reaching...more