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A recent article from JD Supra outlines two... [Covid-19](https://scottandco.com/blog/tag/covid-19) [Read More](https://scottandco.com/blog/covid-19/key-changes-to-the-employee-retention-credit) #### [New Paycheck Protection Program Guidance Released](https://scottandco.com/blog/covid-19/new-paycheck-protection-program-guidance-released) On Wednesday, January 6, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury issued joint guidance regarding the latest updates to the... [Covid-19](https://scottandco.com/blog/tag/covid-19) [Read More](https://scottandco.com/blog/covid-19/new-paycheck-protection-program-guidance-released) #### [Congress Enacts Additional Stimulus Legislation](https://scottandco.com/blog/covid-19/congress-enacts-additional-stimulus-legislation) On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA2021), which includes $892 billion in coronavirus stimulus... 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