Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The latest COVID-19 relief bill - the American Rescue Plan Act - was signed into law on March 11, 2021.

IRS Resources:
- IRS Guidance on the Employee Retention Credit under Section 2301 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act - March 2, 2021

AICPA Resources:
- AICPA Comment Letter Regarding PPP Passthrough Basis Issues to IRS - March 15, 2021
- Summary of American Rescue Plan Act - March 12, 2021
- PPP Resources for CPAs

Pa. Unemployment Compensation Resources
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQs - Office of Unemployment Compensation - March 31, 2021
- FAQs for Employers - Office of Unemployment Compensation - April 15, 2021
- FAQs for Employees - Office of Unemployment Compensation - Jan. 8, 2021

Business Loans
- SBA Disaster Assistance
  - Guidance and Resources
  - Disaster Loan Assistance

OSHA’s Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Employers and What They Mean

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently updated its COVID-19 guidance for employers and employees. Following the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, OSHA recommends that employers consider requiring employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or submit to regular COVID-19 testing, and to wear masks in indoor settings. The new guidance, coupled with the Pfizer vaccine receiving full approval from the Food and Drug Administration, has employers reevaluating their return-to-work policies.
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