Today, Governor Little announced cash grants for Idaho small businesses.  This “Rebound” program is designed to assist local business owners who have been adversely impacted by the state-mandated shutdown.  Below are a few highlights: Total Program: $300 million Individual Business Grant: up to $10,000 More than 30,000 Idaho small businesses supported Subject to qualification (eligibility… Read More

The Senate on Tuesday approved $370 billion in additional funding as part of a new COVID-19 pandemic relief bill.  The Senate bill is designed to benefit small business owners in nearly every industry, including ranching and farming. “This bipartisan agreement will provide more…funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is already helping millions of small-business… Read More

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.26.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] COVID Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Many of you have been asking when the federal government was going to offer stimulus money to the agricultural sector. Late last Friday, the USDA announced that it has $19B to assist… Read More

Many of you have applied for financial aid via the newly enacted Paycheck Protection Program.  We have begun to see the fulfillment of these funds, and an associated influx of questions of how to best use these funds. The Paycheck Protection Loan has a unique forgiveness feature.  The design of this feature is to encourage business owners to… Read More

Friends, As April 15th approaches, many states have provided additional payment and filing guidance.  While most states have followed the federal postponement, it is important to understand the respective guidelines for states where you file.  To assist in this process, we have summarized the filing, payment, and estimate guidance from each state.  Please contact your… Read More

By: Ethan Lee, CPA, ABV, CFF Amid the storm clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic there is a silver lining for business owners considering a transfer of ownership to key employees and/or family members. These so-called “internal transfers” are a preferred transition strategy for owners who are looking to ensure the future of their businesses while… Read More

We have crafted a Paycheck Protection Program Loan calculator to help you determine the maximum amount of the loan and the portion that will be deemed forgiven.  This information is provided for estimate and planning purposes only.  Loan approval can only be granted by an SBA 7(a) lender.  It is Cooper Norman’s current expectation that… Read More

The President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  Regulatory guidance from federal agencies such as the Department of Labor, Department of Treasury, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Internal Revenue Service is still necessary to fully explain the value and impact of these provisions.The CARES Act endeavors… Read More

As expected, the House passed the CARES Act.  Please note, the legislative process is not completed. Regulatory guidance from federal agencies such as the Department of Labor, Department of Treasury, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Internal Revenue Service may be necessary to fully explain the value and impact of these provisions. Click… Read More

The Senate overwhelmingly passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and the House is set to do the same on Friday.  It is expected the President will sign the bill into law.  Please note, the legislative process is not completed. Regulatory guidance from federal agencies such as the Department of Labor, Department… Read More