Small business
COVID-19 resource center

Access the information small businesses need in uncertain times
  1. Overview
  2. Paycheck Protection Program
  3. Featured resources
  4. Find help
  5. Additional support

Access crucial guidance for small businesses

The economic ramifications of COVID-19 continue to evolve. At Thomson Reuters, we hope this simple collection of resources will help small businesses make important decisions during this unprecedented time.

Get an overview of small business relief

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Emergency relief overview

Gain insight on available relief vehicles, small business eligibility, and exclusivity.

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Loan use guidance

Using Loan funds, maximizing forgiveness and documenting expenses (PPP and EIDL).

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New tax relief for businesses with losses and loans

Understand the changes to tax deductions businesses with net operating losses.

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Understand the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness applications

Access the form needed to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Program with an eligible lender.

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Paycheck Protection Program FAQ

Legal and Tax experts answer common questions around the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Featured resources

Practical Law Resource

Business Reopening and Return to Work Checklist

Review Practical Law's checklist of considerations for businesses as they reopen. Addresses employers' legal and regulatory obligations, including social distancing, workplace modifications and other accommodations.

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findlaw resource

In Depth: Key Considerations for Reopening

Access articles that discuss how to reopen while avoiding legal liability and financial pitfalls, from keeping customers and employees safe, to understanding what business insurance does and doesn't cover.

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SMB Support

Diverse and Minority Owned Small Business Support

Small and medium businesses have found themselves navigating unprecedented hurdles in today’s environment. As the pandemic’s effects continue, diverse and minority-owned small businesses are being disproportionately impacted.

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SBA Issues FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to provide guidance on forgiveness of PPP loans.

August 5, 2020

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The CARES Act: The Unique Role the GAO Plays in Overseeing Trillions of Taxpayer Dollars

Learn about the key findings of the Congressionally-mandated oversight reports of the CARES Act, engagement with other oversight bodies, and lessons learned so far, as Congress considers the next Stimulus package.

Recording from August 5, 2020 webinar

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PPP Loan Share by Industry and Industry Size

Review how the Paycheck Protection Program disbursement compared across industries compared to employment and payroll shares.

July 20, 2020

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Legal Woes? Some Advice from the Pros at Thomson Reuters

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, business owners face new legal issues and questions. Some may be obvious, but others are not. This fast paced, fact-packed webinar recording provides viewers an overview of key legal issues and how to best deal with them.

Recording from July 8, 2020 webinar

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U.S. Treasury

SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Level Data

View and download Paycheck Protection Program loan data

July 7, 2020

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The lockdown lift

This chart by Reuters Graphics shows the status of social distancing measures in five important areas: schools, shops, bars and restaurants, public transport and international travel. Exceptions to the general rule are noted where significant.

June 29, 2020

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Small Business Administration

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Report

See what industries are getting aid - and how much

June 27, 2020

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How to Develop a Reopening Strategy That Avoids Liability

States have begun to lift measures that ordered Americans to stay home and businesses to close in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is a welcome relief for many small business owners, reopening doesn't mean it will be a return to business as usual.

May 22, 2020

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Trump says should be possible to allow PPP borrowers more time to use loans

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday extending the amount of time borrowers in the Paycheck Protection Program have to spend their funds to 24 weeks from the current eight weeks “should be easy."

May 18, 2020

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Your small business and COVID-19 questions, answered

Small businesses are among the hardest hit as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause economic uncertainty in communities across the United States.

May 14, 2020

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U.S. processes over $500 billion in small business loans to stem coronavirus fallout

The United States has made over $500 billion in loans to small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

May 3, 2020

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Can businesses plan for the next pandemic?

Discover proactive measures for businesses large and small.

April 22, 2020

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Can a small business owner file for unemployment?

Gain expert advice, courtesy of Thomson Reuters FindLaw.

March 20, 2020

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FindLaw

Protecting my small business during a pandemic

Access links to articles about human resources, financial protection, business contracts, and more.

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America's pandemic safety net

See how the Treasury and Federal Reserve-backed aid breaks down with Reuters Graphics

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Finding a legal or accounting professional for your small business

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What kind of tax and accounting advisor does my business need?

Overviews of the various advisor certifications (CPA, EA, CFP) and the services each can provide.

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Some small business owners dread accounting, but what's not to love?

Learn about the benefits that an accountant can bring to a small business.

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Finding a legal professional for your small business

What to consider when seeking out legal support for your small business

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Additional resources

This page was created by Thomson Reuters legal and tax experts to assist your small business. For further in-depth coverage, access free COVID materials via the following Thomson Reuters platforms.

Practical Law Global Coronavirus Toolkit

Checkpoint Edge COVID-19 folder

Additional support

The following agencies and websites provide information on economic relief available for small businesses dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

Private organizations and mutual aid groups are also offering grants and support to small businesses throughout the crisis. There is no central directory for all of these programs. However, many federal, state, and local representatives are maintaining lists of programs available to their districts and constituent businesses.

Supporting partners

Thomson Reuters is proud to partner with the following organizations committed to supporting small businesses now and into the future.