ASA: PPP 'second round' opens
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this morning that the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending is set to open the week of Jan. 11.
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IRS: Eligible Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expenses now deductible
From the IRS WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance today allowing deductions for the payments of eligible expenses when such payments would result (or be expected to result) in the forgiveness of a…
SBA releases details of 'Second-Draw' PPP loans
The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (The Economic Aid Act) was signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020.
Report: Auto insurance rates decreasing for first time in a decade
Auto insurance rates have fallen for the first time in over a decade — decreasing by 1.7% across the U.S. for 2021 according to ValuePenguin.com's State of Auto Insurance in 2021 report published today.
AAA: National gas price average holds steady for 12 Days
The new year has started, but the national gas price average remains unchanged, holding steady at $2.25 for the last 12 days.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Driverless cars not just around the corner
"Countless headlines trumpet that driverless cars will soon transform the mobility landscape. Significant progress has been made in driverless car technology, but many formidable challenges could delay, for decades, their widespread and everyday use. "Driverless cars have the potential to…
ASA Podcast (Episode 77): Mike Anderson talks about 2021 Collision Repair Market, pandemic
Mike Anderson, president and founder of Collision Advice, talks about the 2021 Collision Repair Market and how the pandemic is giving collision repair shops a glimpse into the future.
NHTSA allows domestic vehicles to apply for research exemptions
NHTSA has recently released an interim final rule that would allow manufacturers in the United States, particularly those manufacturing autonomous vehicles, to obtain permission from NHTSA to manufacture and test vehicles that do not currently comply with the Federal motor safety standards.
IRS: Economic Impact Payments on their way, visit IRS.gov instead of calling
From the IRS WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments rather than calling the agency or their financial institutions or tax…
New nationwide program facilitates 'resolution of potential overtime & minimum wage violations'
The Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) new nationwide program, the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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