• PPP APPLICATION CHECK LIST

    Use this check list to make sure that you have what you need BEFORE applying for the Payroll Protection Program
  • In order to be eligible for a loan, first-time businesses must have been in operation on February 15, 2020.

  • INSTRUCTIONS

  • Please check the answers to show what documents that you do have access to. Just because you may not be able to check everything off does not mean you can not apply. You may be able to pull together the information with assistance.

    Only complete the section that applies to your business.

    None of the questions are mandatory.

     

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  • COMPANY INFORMATION

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  • BUSINESS TYPE

    Select the type of business and move to that section on this form.
  • Independent Contractor/Self-Employed/Sole Proprietorship with No Employees

  • Form 1040 Schedule C
    If line 31 is $0 or negative, you are ineligible for a PPP loan.


    Bank Statements
    Please provide a bank statement that covers 2/15/2020 as proof that the Applicant was in business as of 2/15/2020. If available, bank statements that are downloaded from your bank's website will work better than scanned versions

  • Sole Proprietorship/Self Employed with Employees

  • Form 1040 Schedule C
    If line 31 is $0 or negative, you are ineligible to include this owner's income in the PPP loan calculation.


    Bank Statements
    Please provide a bank statement that covers 2/15/2020 as proof that the Applicant was in business as of 2/15/2020. If available, bank statements that are downloaded from your bank's website will work better than scanned versions.


    Proof of Payroll Form 940
    Applicable only if you have employees.
    While it is preferable to provide a 940, you may provide four 941 quarterly forms instead. If you choose to provide 941's instead of a 940, please make sure that they are four consecutive quarters covering your full calculation period (2019 or 2020). Using 941's may require a manual underwriting which can delay your application.

  • Corporations (& LLCs that file as corporations)

  • Bank Statements
    Please provide a bank statement that covers 2/15/2020 as proof that the Applicant was in business as of 2/15/2020. If available, bank statements that are downloaded from your bank's website will work better than scanned versions.


    Form 1120 or 1120-S
    To substantiate health insurance (line 24 of 1120 or line 18 of 1120-S) or retirement benefits (line 23 of 1120 or line 17 of 1120-S) to employees.


    Proof of Payroll Form 940
    Applicable only if you have employees.
    While it is preferable to provide a 940, you may provide four 941 quarterly forms instead. If you choose to provide 941's instead of a 940, please make sure that they are four consecutive quarters covering your full calculation period (2019 or 2020). Using 941's may require a manual underwriting which can delay your application.


    Form 1040 Schedule C
    If line 31 is $0 or negative, you are ineligible to include this owner's income in the PPP application.

  • Partnerships (& LLCs that file as partnerships)

  • Bank Statements
    Please provide a bank statement that covers 2/15/2020 as proof that the Applicant was in business as of 2/15/2020. If available, bank statements that are downloaded from your bank's website will work better than scanned versions.


    Form 1065


    Form 1065 Schedule K-1

    Please provide a K1 for each Partner with self-employment earnings in box 14a.


    Proof of Payroll Form 940
    While it is preferable to provide a 940, you may provide four 941 quarterly forms instead. If you choose to provide 941's instead of a 940, please make sure that they are four consecutive quarters covering your full calculation period (2019 or 2020). Using 941's may require a manual underwriting which can delay your application.

  • Non-profits

  • Bank Statements
    Please provide a bank statement that covers 2/15/2020 as proof that the Applicant was in business as of 2/15/2020. If available, bank statements that are downloaded from your bank's website will work better than scanned versions.


    Part IX Form 990
    A Form 990 does not always need to be filed - this is only applicable if your non-profit files a 990.


    Proof of Payroll Form 940

    Applicable only if you have employees.
    While it is preferable to provide a 940, you may provide four 941 quarterly forms instead. If you choose to provide 941's instead of a 940, please make sure that they are four consecutive quarters covering your full calculation period (2019 or 2020). Using 941's may require a manual underwriting which can delay your application.


    Please note regarding parsonage: Only parsonage expenses that are cash payments qualify and not in-kind parsonage expenses. Alternative methods for verifying parsonage amounts - e.g., receipts, invoices, cancelled checks, or similar documentation (or failing all of those, a certification of the amount paid by the authorized representative of the church or other religious organization) - are allowed.

  • Second-Draw Requirements

  • For second-draw PPP loans more than $150,000, you must provide proof of 25% loss.

    When you must substantiate that you had a 25% loss in gross receipts/gross income (Gross Profit – COGS) between 2020 and 2019, you can do so by choosing one of the following comparison choices:

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