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Jan 25, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
SBA working to identify potential PPP updates

The SBA on Saturday said it is working to ensure the Paycheck Protection Program appropriately accounts for the changes that businesses may have undergone since the beginning of the pandemic.

Jan 25, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Treasury plans EIP outreach for unserved households

The Treasury Department announced plans to help the up to 8 million households that have not yet been able to access either round of Economic Impact Payments.

Jan 22, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 22, 2021

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday that 1.6 million more COVID-19 vaccines have been given out, the biggest single-day increase yet reported.

Jan 22, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
IRS confirms SBA 7(a) payments no longer taxable income

The IRS this week issued guidance clarifying that SBA payments on existing 7(a) and 504 loans under Section 1122 of the CARES Act are no longer considered taxable income to the borrower.

Jan 21, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 21, 2021

The U.S. reported 4,409 COVID-related deaths on Wednesday, the highest number of daily fatalities on record, according to this latest coronavirus update from FS-ISAC.

Jan 21, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
PPP resources available directly from SBA

Community bankers have reported problems with NewsWatch Today links to the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program resources, including application forms and rules.