Small Business Loans (CARES Act): On March 27, 2020, the president signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for small businesses. Below are links providing additional information about loans and programs available for small businesses under the CARES Act.

• Small Business Administration (SBA): CARES Act
• Paycheck Protection Program
• Paycheck Protection Program - Participating Lenders
• SBA Interim Final Rule
• U.S. Department of Treasury: CARES Act
• U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• U.S. Chamber Small Business Guide and Checklist

Paid Sick and Family Leave (FFCRA): The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The FFCRA covers the costs of this paid leave by providing small businesses with refundable tax credits. Below are links providing additional information about the FFCRA.

• U.S. Department of Labor: FFCRA
• U.S. Department of Labor Poster
• IRS: COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs

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