Tag Archives: New Jersey

NJEDA SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

On October 20, 2021, the Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for the new Small Business Improvement Grant Lease Program.  This is the first of several programs that the NJEDA will be rolling out, as part of the Main Street Recovery Program.  $15 million dollars has been allocated to the Business Lease Program, with Read More…

C-CORPORATION, S-CORPORATION OR PARTNERSHIP; WHICH ENTITY MAKES THE MOST SENSE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

The choice of entity is among the most important decisions facing business owners when starting a business or investment activity. The choice of tax entity generally includes a C-Corporation, S-Corporation or Partnership, each having its own advantages and disadvantages that must be evaluated in terms of how the entity’s tax and legal characteristics align with Read More…

CARES ACT EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDITS FOR NONPROFIT EMPLOYERS

Many nonprofit organizations were forced to shutter or temporarily close their operations under a governmental order as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, while others were forced to severely limit their offerings.  One way to continue to pursue your organization’s objectives is to ensure that you are still able to function, even if only in a limited Read More…

NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2020

On January 7, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. The law provides for the administration of programs and policies related to jobs, property development, food deserts, community partnerships, small and early-stage businesses, among others. In an effort to bolster development, the Economic Recovery Act creates, among other things, Read More…

PPP LOANS ROUND 2

Congress expanded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act with the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 27, 2020. The Consolidated Appropriations Act also clarifies the deductibility of certain expenses paid for with funds from a loan under PPP and tax impact on income Read More…

APPLY NOW – NJ GRANTS FOR BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS

Governor Phil Murphy announced on October 12th that $112 million in aid, that the State of New Jersey received from CARES Act money, is being made available to provide grants to small businesses and help support struggling individuals with rental and mortgage assistance payments.  $70 million of the funds will be distributed by the State’s Read More…