Knowledge and Insights
Offering resources and insights that help clients and communities
One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge. By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.
We’re pleased to provide articles, news, and information to help you stay up-to-date on topics affecting your organization; learn about best practices and processes in relevant fields; and simplify the business and financial complexities you may face.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Frank Pina Featured Guest on RVN TV’s Behind the Numbers
Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, Managing Director with Mercadien’s Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, was a featured guest on RVN TV’s Behind the Numbers with host Dave Bookbinder. The…
Are You Eligible for Additional Relief from the COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program?
The state of Pennsylvania has $50 million set aside for a reimbursement-based grant available through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). The COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant has…
CARES Act Funding for Home & Community-Based Service (HCBS) Providers – What You Should Know
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund (the Fund) and appropriated $150 billion to the Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to…
Update to Our PPP Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide
The PPP Loan Program Evolution Continues As suspected back in May when Mercadien published its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide, many rules have evolved and changed for…
Updated Guidance on Available Payroll Credits – New Form 941 – 2nd Quarter 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS announced a payroll tax credit as well as other relief over the past few months. With the 2020 second quarter payroll tax return…
PPP Alert – Senate Agrees to Extend PPP Loan Program to August 8th
The Senate passed a bill to extend the filing deadline for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans late on June 30th, just hours before the Small Business Administration (SBA) was set…
The CARES Act – Retirement Provisions & Future Planning
Breaking News!! The IRS announced that anyone who already took a required minimum distribution for 2020 from IRA accounts now has the opportunity to roll those funds back into a…
The Main Street Lending Program: An Alternative to the PPP
The lender portal for the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) has opened as the alternative to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Unlike the PPP, the Main Street Lending…
Contact Us for PPP Loan Forgiveness Processing Assistance
Mercadien is ready to assist you in facilitating the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness processing. The SBA stated that Lenders are expected to perform a good-faith review,…
