Coronavirus Resources
Given the rapidly changing news ranging from the federal, state and local government agencies, we have created this resource center to make it easy to find the most relevant information. The information provided is compiled from a variety of resources including our team of experts, local government agencies, and more. We understand this is a difficult time for many and aim to be a source of comprehensive information to help you navigate uncharted waters. – We are Here for You!
BLS Insights
Belfint Briefing Webinar
- Belfint Briefing: Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Bill (January 26, 2021)
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- Belfint Briefing: Protecting Your Business From Cyber Threats with Robert Anderson (November 12, 2020)
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- Belfint Briefing: Tax Planning in Light of the Pandemic (September 24, 2020)
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- Belfint Briefing: Getting Back to Work During COVID-19 (June 16, 2020)
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BLS Important Client Communications
- Additional Extension and Due Date Updates (March 31, 2021)
- American Rescue Plan Act – What we know so far (March 19, 2021)
- Tax Deadline for Individuals Extended to May 17 (March 18, 2021)
- COVID-19: Delaware Relief Grants, PPP2, and Individual Impact of the COVID-19 Relief Package (January 21, 2021)
- Two Key Provisions of the COVID-19 Relief Bill – PPP and ERC (January 5, 2021)
- COVID-19 Relief Bill – What we know so far (December 28, 2020)
- COVID-19: Delaware Relief Grants Update from the Delaware Division of Small Business (October 30, 2020)
- COVID-19: SBA Released Streamlined Application for Some PPP Borrowers (October 9, 2020)
- COVID-19: Three Important Topics for Your Review (September 29, 2020)
- COVID-19: Delaware Relief Grants (August 20, 2020)
- COVID-19: FAQ Updates for PPP Economic Injury Disaster Loans AND Economic Impact Payments – (August 13, 2020)
- COVID-19: SBA FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness (August 6, 2020)
- COVID-19: Additional Guidance on Taking Coronavirus-Related Distributions from IRAs and Employer Plans (June 26, 2020)
- COVID-19: IRS Provides Additional Guidance for 2020 Waiver of Required Minimum Distributions (June 24, 2020)
- COVID-19: Additional Guidance on the PPP Flexibility Act and New Application Forms Released (June 11, 2020)
- COVID-19: Congress Agrees on Favorable Changes to Paycheck Protection Loans (June 4, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Application Released (May 18, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Program FAQs (May 5, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: CARES Act and FFCRA Overview for Businesses and Individuals (April 30, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Additional Payroll Protection Loan Funds to be Made Available (April 22, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Extended Filing & Payment Deadlines and Net Operating Loss Guidance (April 10, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Program Last Minute Updates (April 4, 2020)
- BLS Launches COVID-19 Resource Center (March 30, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: The CARES Act (March 26, 2020)
- We are Here and Still Working for You (March 24, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (March 20, 2020)
- Our Commitment to Clients and Staff (March 16, 2020)
BLS Overview Documents
- COVID-19 Relief Overview Guide for Businesses (April 24, 2020)
- COVID-19 Relief Overview Guide for Individuals (April 24, 2020)
BLS Blog: A Matter of Tax
- Additional Extension and Due Date Updates (March 31, 2021)
- Individual Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (March 22, 2021)
- American Rescue Plan Act – What we know so far (March 19, 2021)
- Tax Deadline for Individuals Extended to May 17 (March 18, 2021)
- COVID-19 Update: PPP Round Two Loan Applications Open (January 21, 2021)
- Delaware Relief Grants Portal Reopened (January 20, 2021)
- COVID-19 Relief Bill Provisions Affecting Individuals (January 20, 2021)
- Two Key Provisions of the COVID-19 Relief Bill – PPP and ERC (January 5, 2021)
- COVID-19 Relief Bill – What we know so far (December 28, 2020)
- COVID-19: U.S Department of Health and Human Services Relief Funds Update (November 6, 2020)
- COVID-19: Delaware Relief Grants Update from the Delaware Division of Small Business (October 30, 2020)
- COVID-19: SBA Released Streamlined Application for Some PPP Borrowers (October 9, 2020)
- Video Update: 2020 Income Tax Planning in Light of COVID-19 (July 7, 2020)
- COVID-19: Additional Guidance on Taking Coronavirus-Related Distributions from IRAs and Employer Plans (June 26, 2020)
- COVID-19: IRS Provides Additional Guidance for 2020 Waiver of Required Minimum Distributions (June 24, 2020)
- Video Update: COVID-19 Rules for Hardship Distributions and Loans (June 11, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Additional Guidance on the PPP Flexibility Act and New Application Forms Released (June 11, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Congress Agrees on Favorable Changes to PPP Loans (June 4, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Be Careful with Tuition and Expense Refunds Paid from a 529 Plan (May 8, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Program FAQs (May 5, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Additional Payroll Protection Loan Funds to be Made Available (April 22, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Extended Filing & Payment Deadlines and Net Operating Loss Guidance (April 10, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: New Rules for Taking Hardship Distributions and Loans from Qualified Plans and IRAs (March 30, 2020)
- COVID-19 Tax Update: Paycheck Protection Provisions of the CARES Act (March 27, 2020)
- COVID-19 Tax Update: Business Provisions of the CARES Act (March 26, 2020)
- COVID-19 Tax Update: Individual Provisions of the CARES Act (March 26, 2020)
- COVID-19 Tax Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (March 20, 2020)
- COVID-19 Tax Relief: Extension to File (March 20, 2020)
- COVID-19 Tax Relief: Extension to Pay (March 19, 2020)
- Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania Division of Revenue Alerts (March 16, 2020)
BLS Blog: The Belfint Nonprofit Ledger
- Delaware Relief Grants – (August 20, 2020)
- When Does a Nonprofit’s PPP Loan Convert from a Liability to Revenue? (June 15, 2020)
- FASB Votes to Postpone Revenue Recognition & Leases Standards (May 21, 2020)
- GAQC Alert: PPP Loans Will Not Be Subject to Uniform Guidance Single Audit Requirements (May 7, 2020)
- COVID-19 Relief: Form 990 Series Extension (April 14, 2020)
- COVID-19 Relief: Single Audit Extension (March 26, 2020)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Eases the Burden on Nonprofit Organizations (March 25, 2020)
BLS Blog: The Art of the Qualified Plan Audit
- EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01 (May 5, 2020)
- EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01 – Correcting Late Salary Deferral Deposits (April 30, 2020)
- Coronavirus-Related Distributions are NOT “Eligible Rollover Distributions” but They Can be Rolled Over (April 23, 2020)
- How do I get out of this employer contribution to my retirement plan? (April 14, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: Unsaving for Retirement in Pandemic Times (April 10, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update: New Rules for Hardship Distributions (March 31, 2020)
National Resources
U.S. Department of Labor
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- SBA Frequently Asked Questions on PPP Loans as of March 3, 2021
- SBA Frequently Asked Questions on PPP Loan Forgiveness as of October 13, 2020
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Application
- COVID-19: Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
- SBA Disaster Assistance
- SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
- SBA Lender Match Program
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Workplace, School, and Home Guidance
- CDC Coronavirus Resource Page
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- IRS guidance for employers claiming the ERC for 2020, including eligibility rules for PPP borrowers
- New law provides relief for eligible taxpayers who need funds from IRAs and other retirement plans
- COVID-19 Related Tax Credits for Paid Leave – FAQs
- CARES Act Employee Retention Credit – FAQs
- Economic Impact Payments – FAQs
- Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers
- Coronavirus Tax Relief
Delaware
- Delaware Income Tax Deadlines Extended (March 19, 2021)
- Delaware Coronavirus Resources
- Delaware Division of Revenue: Tax Season and COVID-19
- Delaware Division of Revenue: COVID-19 Filing Extensions (TIM 2020-1)
- COVID-19 Information for Small Businesses
- Delaware Division of Small Business: Delaware Relief Grants Program
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency: COVID-19 Recovery Information Resources
- Delaware State Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 Resource Page
Pennsylvania
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Office of Compensation: Employer UC & COVID-19 FAQs
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: Alert Details
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development: COVID-19 Business Resources
- PA Chamber – Business Resources for Coronavirus
- City of Philadelphia: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia: COVID-19 News
Maryland
- State of Maryland: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak
- Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance: COVID-19 Employer & Claimant Information
- Comptroller of Maryland COVID-19 Tax Response
- Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation: Important News & Announcements
- Maryland Department of Commerce – Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce – COVID-19 Education & Prevention Resources
- Baltimore Chamber of Commerce – Crisis Response
- Maryland Nonprofits – COVID-19 Resource Center
New Jersey
- New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
- New Jersey Division of Taxation – COVID-19 Related Information
- New Jersey First Stop Initiative – COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses
- New Jersey Economic Development Authority
- NJ Chamber of Commerce – Latest Coronavirus News of NJ Businesses
- NJ Center for Nonprofits – Non-Profit Resources to the COVID-19 Outbreak