COVID-19 Resources
The coronavirus pandemic can be a frightening time for individuals, especially business owners and employees. We want you to know that Patriot is here for you during this trying time. We’ve compiled the following list of COVID-19 resources to help you stay up-to-date with related legislation and the updates we’ve made to our software in response.
Must reads
Software Help
Blog Articles
External Resources
Coronavirus overviews
Small Business Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic
What’s in the American Rescue Plan?
Consolidated Appropriations Act: Hello, New COVID-19 Relief
Small Business Resources for Dealing With COVID-19
How Can the CARES Act Benefit and Support My Small Business?
Straight Facts—No Fluff—About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act Offers Additional Coronavirus Funding to Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: Important Changes to the PPP
Employer tax relief
How do I take the Employee Retention Tax Credit as a Patriot Customer?
How To Claim Payroll Tax Credit for COVID-19 Paid Leave in Patriot Software
Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits for Employers
What Is the Employee Retention Credit, and How Does It Work for Employers?
Should I Take Out a PPP Loan or Claim the Employee Retention Credit?
IRS Resources
Business loans (PPP)
How to Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
Paycheck Protection Program: How to Apply for a Forgivable Loan During COVID-19
PPP Loan Accounting: Creating Journal Entries
PPP Loan Forgiveness: How to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven
Coronavirus Loan Options to Help Get Your Business Back on Its Feet
PPP Forgiveness Calculation: Process & Example
Form 3508, 3508EZ, or 3508S: Which Version Should You Use for PPP Forgiveness?
Unhappy With Your PPP Forgiveness Outcome? Here’s How to File a PPP Loan Appeal
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Paid sick and family leave
Paying COVID-19 Paid Leave Hours in Payroll
Coronavirus Paid Leave: Q&A for Employers
Department of Labor (DOL) Resources
State actions
State Resources:
Unemployment, furlough, and worksharing
What Happens When Former Workers File Unemployment Claims?
What to Know About Implementing Furlough
Managing employees
Reporting COVID Pay on W-2 2021 [+ Deferred Social Security Tax You’ve Collected]
Communicating Coronavirus Updates to Your Employees: The Patriot Software Way
Your Top 2020 Employee Social Security Tax Deferral Questions, Answered
9 Things Employers Can Do for Employees During the Coronavirus
Additional resources
IRS Announces Tax Filing Extension—and Many States Follow Suit
Patriot Offers COVID-19 Resource Hub for Paycheck Protection Program Business Loans and More
I’m Self-employed With No Employees. What COVID-19 Help Can I Get?
Is a Stimulus Check En Route to You? FAQs About Economic Impact Payments
6 Unique Ways to Keep Your Business Booming During the Coronavirus
How to Calculate a Full-time Equivalent Employee for the PPP Loan, ERC, & More
What’re Your Employer Responsibilities During a Temporary Business Closure?
What the Executive Orders Mean for Your Business: Payroll Tax Deferral & More
