The Treasury Department has issued Notice 2020-23, an update to Notice 2020-18 (and Notice 2020-20) which provided additional relief for taxpayers affected by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. The Notice provides an explicit list of Federal tax payment obligations and Federal Tax or other Form filing obligations due dates that will be given automatic extension. Under […]
Coronavirus / COVID-19
Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Regulations Filed
On April 2, the Secretary of Labor filed temporary regulations for the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Signed into law on March 18, FFCRA creates two new leave opportunities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSL) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act […]
Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loans Authorized Under the CARES Act to Faith Based Organizations
On Friday April 4, 2020, the Small Business Association (SBA) issued guidance regarding the availability of the Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loans authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act to faith-based organizations. That frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) sheet offers us some guidance and can be found here. The FAQ clarifies that religious entities […]
Property Tax Deadline Extended in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties
This week, as a result of the financial hardships caused by COVID-19, King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties have extended the payment deadline for property taxes to June 1, 2020. Real property and personal property tax payments may be made by the extended deadline without interest or penalty. However, the extension only applies to property taxes […]
Governor Inslee Issues New Guidance for Real Estate Brokers
On March 27, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued a memorandum clarifying the restrictions placed on the real estate and mortgage industries in his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The memorandum sets forth guidance and restrictions by which real estate professionals, sellers, and buyers can continue to operate […]