Self-Employed FMLA Credits
Self-employed individuals who regularly carry on a trade or business within the meaning of Section 1402 of the IRC may claim sick leave and family leave credits similar to those afforded to employers under the Act, which credits may be used to offset income taxes imposed on them by Subtitle A of the IRC. To qualify for any such credit, a self-employed individual must be in a position to qualify for, as relevant, paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act or paid family leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, if he or she were an employee of an employer (rather than being self-employed).
Self-Employed
SBA Loans
The CARES Act contains provisions that offer loan support to small businesses.
Some key provisions would:
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Increase the government guarantee of loans made for the Payment Protection
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Program under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act to 100% through December 31, 2020.
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Define eligible businesses to include non-profits, sole proprietorships, self-employed individuals and firms with fewer than 500 employees per location.
Self-Employed
Unemployment
White House and leaders of both parties in Congress in the early hours of Wednesday includes a big expansion of both the length and amount of unemployment insurance (UI) available. The deal even expands UI to cover gig workers, independent contractors and individuals who are self-employed.
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Legislation that provides expanded unemployment compensation to self-employed people and workers in the gig economy is being finalized by Congress. Once it's approved, the details on how to apply and collect with be available..
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Also currently there is help through the freelancers relief fund or self employment assistance fund Below!