Waypoint Aeronautical’ s COVID Sanitizing Technology

Since 1996, PRK Livengood has proudly represented Everett-based Waypoint Aeronautical Corporation. Waypoint specializes in large transport aircraft serving both the...

Client Story: CRĒO Industrial Arts and USOPM Project

Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood is proud to represent innovative companies like CRĒO Industrial Arts, based in Woodinville, Washington, and serving clients worldwide. CRĒO is a custom fabricator that has been producing unique high-end architectural products for over 30 years. One of CRĒO’s more heartfelt and complicated projects was launched in late July 2020, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

New Executive Order August 3, 2020 – Hiring Practices of Employers with Federal Contracts or Sub-Contracts Under Scrutiny

The president today ordered executive department and agency review of the use of foreign workers to perform certain government contracts in 2018 and 2019 to determine whether opportunities for US workers were affected. Learn more about this order.

June 22, 2020 Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry/Admission to the U.S.

On June 22, 2020, the president issued a new proclamation suspending entry into the United States for additional categories of employees and executives and extending the prior proclamation of April 22, 2020. The new proclamation is broad, and purports to eliminate employment authorization for many already in the U.S. under certain circumstances.

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and instructions released by SBA + IRS issues draft Employee Retention Credit Form

On May 15, 2020, the SBA and Treasury issued the PPP application form to request forgiveness of loans under the PPP program.  As announced, the SBA will be issuing additional regulations and guidelines for borrowers to complete the application and to instruct lenders on their duties.

Treasury updates “good faith certification” guidance – new, FAQ 46 and Washington DOR loan forgiveness reporting on B&O returns

Two bits of good news for businesses affected by COVID: 1.  Treasury updates “good faith certification” guidance with new, FAQ 46, and 2. Washington DOR says loan forgiveness should not be reported on B&O returns until further notice.

Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020

3.23.20, 2:30 p.m. (PST): The IRS announced the prior limitations on tax deferral ($1 million for individual and $10 million...

COVID-19 Federal and Washington State Tax Briefing

3.23.2020, 8:45 a.m. (PST) Federal Tax – IRS Refundable credit for small and medium-size employers – Employers with fewer than...