Federal Coronavirus Small Business Assistance
Below is a list of federal, state, and lender specific support to pursue, which will be updated to include programs as they're released and refined. We recommend returning to this page regularly.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
As part of its disaster assistance program, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing low interest working capital loans of up to $2 million to small businesses and nonprofits affected by the coronavirus. These loans carry an interest rate of 3 .75% for small businesses and 2 .75% for nonprofits. Loan repayment terms vary by applicant, up to a maximum of 30 years.
- Who’s Eligible? As of March 23, businesses in every state plus American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands can apply. You can use the loan to cover accounts payable, debts, payroll and other bills the coronavirus has affected your ability to pay.
- How to Apply? Apply online and select “Economic Injury” as the reason you’re seeking assistance. You’ll need to supply required supporting documentation that could include the business’s most recent tax returns, a personal financial statement and a schedule of liabilities that lists all your current debts. Call the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 for help with your application.
Federal Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extension
The federal tax return filing deadline is now July 15, 2020. For tax payments of up to $10 million, the IRS has also extended the deadline for both individuals and businesses to July 15, 2020. Estimated tax payments for 2020 originally due on April 15 will now be due on July 15.
Check with your state tax agency to find out if your business has more time to file or more time to pay state and local taxes this year as a result of the coronavirus. Several states have already aligned their tax filing and payment deadlines with the new federal deadline. The Federation of Tax Administrators offers a list of state tax agency websites.