$1 Million Tax Audit Protection 

Tax Implications of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Small Businesses Tax Preparation in Orem

As the tumultuous year of 2020 comes to an end, many small business owners are left wondering what their tax returns will look like. The unpredictable economic damage caused by the COVID-19 led to the passing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Through the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, this act allotted up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for payroll assistance and certain other expenses. If your business applied for a PPP loan, you may be wondering about the tax implications.

While loan forgiveness was promised for PPP loans (if at least 60% was used to cover payroll), expenses paid with forgiven PPP loan proceeds are not deductible. That means that expenses that are typically deductible, like utilities and rent, will not be deductible if you used the loan funds to cover them.

Understanding the Orem tax implications of PPP loans is a complex issue. Many businesses are still waiting on a response to whether their loans will be forgiven or not and some may not have this answer by the time taxes are due.

PPP loan forgiveness is possible if loan proceeds were used to cover the following expenses:
  • Payroll costs and employee retention
  • Interest payments on covered mortgage obligations
  • Payments for covered rent obligations
    • (Under this covered expense, "lease agreements for real or personal property" is included, which covers equipment and vehicles.)
  • Certain utility payments

If you are trying to manage PPP loan expenses as you prepare your taxes, Paramount Tax is the accountantbookkeeper in Orem that you can rely on..

PPP Loan Tax Assistance in Orem

Economic shocks are hard to navigate and the implications of this past year are no different. Trying to understand how the PPP loan will affect your taxes is much more difficult on your own. Our talented team of professional CPAs and tax preparers are here to help. From the 2018 Tax Plan to Stimulus Checks and now PPP loans, our accountantsbookkeepers have worked around the clock to ensure our clients receive accurate assistance and credible information. Taxes are already overwhelming; you can expect this year's filing to be doubly frustrating. With help from our expert tax preparers in Orem, however, you can rest assured that your taxes will be filed accurately.

Tax Implications of PPP in Orem can be overwhleming but with the experts at Paramount, they can make sure your taxes are filed correctly.

Request Appointment Now!

Texting Terms and Conditions

By providing a telephone number and submitting this form you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to opt-out of further messaging.

Paramount Experience


Many people do not know how a professional tax firm differs from a tax preparer. The main difference when working with a professional tax and accountingbookkeeping firm, such as Paramount Tax & Accounting Orem, is that our firm utilizes the services of licensed professionals.

Paramount has worked hard to create relationships to deliver the value that our clients expect. In fact, our goal is to be the No. 1 firm in Orem. So when you ask yourself, "Where can I find accountingbookkeeping services near me?"... think no further than Paramount Tax & Accounting Orem!

Free Consultation 801-893-8535

Upgrade to Tax & AccountingBookkeeping Firm


Whether you are filing personal taxes or you own a business, if you are not already using a professional tax and accountingbookkeeping firm, you have most likely already missed out on major tax benefits, deductions and credits. This is because a professional tax and accountingbookkeeping firm utilizes licensed professionals, who can not only advise individuals on personal financial matters but who are qualified to advise businesses, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations and government agencies on a wide range of financial topics. Our strict standards ensure that we understand the complicated tax laws and how to implement strategies that return the most benefits to individuals and businesses. Give Paramount Tax & Accounting Orem a call or visit our tax and accountingbookkeeping firm in Orem for a free consultation.

Individual Tax Preparation Business Tax Preparation

I had the best experience with Maggie at the Orem location. Taxes can be so intimidating but I was surprised on how easy she made the process. Maggie really pays attention to detail and I really appreciate her communication with me. She takes time to make sure she has an understanding of you and is willing to answer an...
— Estheticians Unhinged, Posted May 29th 2024 on google
Maggie and her team are always very professional and have done a great job for us.
— Ryan Louden, Posted April 17th 2024 on google
Maggie and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, a great team to work with. Definitely recommend.
— Michael Bernier, Posted April 15th 2024 on google
Maggie is my accountant and she is the absolute BEST. She was able to get me a good tax refund and gave me some great pointers. I HIGHLY recommend her!
— Sarah Goetz, Posted April 9th 2024 on google
Maggie and her staff were actively reaching out and helping make this process so easy. She saved me a lot of money, and went above and beyond to help me. I couldn't compliment this service enough.
— Quinci C, Posted April 8th 2024 on google
Loved working with Maggie at Paramount. So grateful for her help. We completed everything with ease.
— Marlena Smith, Posted March 29th 2024 on google
Maggie and her staff were on top of the ball and kept in contact with me to help me get things done In a timely manner. Any questions I had were answered ASAP and I never have any worries when handing my taxes over. They are awesome!
— jay aaron, Posted March 26th 2024 on google
Maggie was the perfect person to help me with my taxes for the first time. She is so sweet and I feel so much more prepared for the next year!
— Jennefer Sanchez, Posted March 21st 2024 on google
So well prepared and professional. The one on one review of my taxes gave me confidence in their tax skills. The whole experience was personal and friendly. Thank you, Tom
— Tom Hover, Posted March 11th 2024 on google
Maggie is the best! Such a great help, and wonderful at letting you know the process.
— Alissa Bair, Posted March 4th 2024 on google
Maggie and her team have been so helpful the last couple of years in helping me file my taxes. They are very responsive, helpful, and make me feel confident in submitting my taxes. I highly recommend Maggie for any tax or accounting needs!
— Jordan Hammond, Posted February 28th 2024 on google
Just a regular employee with some difficult life situations, however Maggie has helped me with credits I had no idea I qualify for because of my circumstances. She is also so easy to open up to talk to. This is my 2nd year and I’m a client for life.
— Vina P, Posted February 21st 2024 on google
She was awesome, would definitely recommend!
— Michael Cadenhead, Posted February 15th 2024 on google
If you’re going to choose someone to file your taxes, there is no doubt that Maggie Gillespie is who you should choose! She is diligent and hardworking, and provides outstanding service for those she works with! Paramount tax and accounting is lucky to have her as a representative!
— Levi Oilar, Posted October 16th 2023 on google
Maggie is an indispensable partner at that time of year we don’t really enjoy, doing our taxes! She is knowledgeable and professional in making sure I have all the required documentation prior to tax time so that it is a smooth process and leaving time to answer any technical questions I may have as well as discuss ...
— Jocelyn Stevenson Roberts, Posted May 31st 2023 on google
Zoes has been great with questions while also being clear and timely with communication.
— Wade Nielsen, Posted May 16th 2023 on google
Great place
— Alida Bonane, Posted May 16th 2023 on google
I had a great experience here, the receptionist was very helpful with scheduling and uploading my documents. Very professional company would definitely recommend!
— sabrilla walker, Posted May 16th 2023 on google
The receptionist was very helpful and nice. Great company and employees!
— LifeWithBrilla, Posted May 16th 2023 on google
I used TurboTax for years not knowing how terrible it was until I decided to grow up and get a real tax professional to do my taxes. I left Maggie with a pile of documents and she came back with the best return I've ever gotten. I was very impressed and I highly recommend them to everyone.
— Gary Lown, Posted May 9th 2023 on google