{"id":12965,"date":"2020-05-07T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.method.me\/?p=12965"},"modified":"2026-01-13T07:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:45:07","slug":"ppp-loan-forgiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.method.me\/blog\/ppp-loan-forgiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether the paycheck protection program (PPP) has been effective for small businesses is up for debate. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been doing the best they can, but have been overwhelmed by the millions of applications flowing in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To expedite the process, the SBA has increased the number of direct lenders and even let companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.method.me\/blog\/quickbooks-paycheck-protection-program\/\">QuickBooks<\/a> and PayPal give out loan proceeds. All in all, however, it\u2019s been hard for small business owners to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Submit their applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Receive funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Understand PPP loan forgiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we can\u2019t help out with the first two, we\u2019ve decided to share what we know about PPP loan forgiveness in this post. Before we get into how to get your loan forgiven, let\u2019s first review what the paycheck protection program (PPP) is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-paycheck-protection-program-nbsp\">What is the Paycheck Protection Program? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start with a brief history of how the paycheck protection program (PPP) came to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On March 19, 2020, the U.S. Government passed the CARES Act which included a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.method.me\/blog\/coronavirus-stimulus-package\/\">coronavirus stimulus package<\/a>. As part of the stimulus package, $377 billion was allocated to small businesses under the PPP to help keep people employed. The funding is a loan, but small businesses can convert it into a grant if they spend it right \u2014 hence, PPP loan forgiveness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019ve received PPP funds already or are still waiting, it\u2019s smart to create a plan for the money so you can get PPP loan forgiveness. Here\u2019s how to make sure you\u2019re eligible for forgiveness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-ppp-loan-forgiveness\">How to get PPP loan forgiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for loan forgiveness, there are some criteria you have to meet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first is related to timing. To be eligible for forgiveness, you need to spend your PPP funding within 8 &#8211; 24 weeks of receiving it. You can continue to spend your funding after this, but don\u2019t expect PPP loan forgiveness for these expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next thing that matters for PPP loan forgiveness is how you spend the money. If you want to maximize your loan forgiveness amount, you need to put the funding towards the following types of expenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Your staff\u2019s salaries and wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Employee benefits such as health insurance and worker protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Utility payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rent, mortgage interest payments, and property damage costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Operational expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Supplier costs <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also important to note that you can only put 25% of your PPP funds towards non-payroll expenses such as your mortgage interest, rent, utilities, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funding you use to run payroll should also support the same number of employees you had before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.method.me\/covid-19-business-resources\/\">COVID-19<\/a> at the same pay rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-checklist-to-get-your-loan-forgiven\">Checklist to get your loan forgiven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019ve covered your bases in terms of PPP loan forgiveness, here\u2019s a quick list of tips you can refer back to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Spend your PPP money within 8 &#8211; 24 weeks of receiving it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use 75% or more of your funds to pay your whole team at their full salary or wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Spend the remaining 25% on mortgage interest, rent, utilities, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional guidance on how to maximize your PPP loan forgiveness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Talk to your accountant or financial advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Contact your local government representative&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use a PPP loan forgiveness amount <a href=\"https:\/\/anderscpa.com\/ppp-forgiveness-calculator\/\">calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re still waiting for your funding to get approved, we recommend checking out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.method.me\/blog\/covid-small-business-resources\/\">small business resources<\/a> for support in the meantime.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Learn how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.method.me\/\">Method <\/a>CRM helps businesses impacted by COVID-19 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.method.me\/crm-quickbooks\/quickbooks-remote-access\/\">work from home<\/a> with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credit: Sharon McCutcheon via<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/-8a5eJ1-mmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Unsplash (opens in a new tab)\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To qualify for loan forgiveness from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there\u2019s a lot of criteria you have to meet. 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