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Appointments Workshop and Support for Small Businesses

Dear Neighbor:

Each and every one of us has unique abilities and perspectives that can make meaningful improvements to the lives of Californians.  A great way to effect these changes is to get involved with our state boards and commissions. Now more than ever we need experienced people serving in appointed positions. Appointments can span a wide range of issues, from the Boating and Services Commission to the Library Services Board, with appointees playing a key role in helping shape the future of our great state.

I’ve invited Office of the Governor Appointments Secretary Catherine Rivera-Hernandez to join me on a Facebook Live Conversation next Tuesday, I hope you’ll join us at 11am or watch the replay any time afterward.

Appointments Workshop

Tuesday, December 15th
11:00 AM
www.facebook.com/assemblywomanCPN/live
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Join us for an overview on how individuals can apply, and the tips, tricks and FAQs for first-time applicants. This is a conversation you DON’T want to miss - let’s help our state find the right people to move us forward!

I also wanted to share some vital resources for business owners—please utilize or share this information so we can all support our local economy get through this pandemic. The state has recently increased channels of support, please read on to learn how to qualify and apply for:

  • Hiring tax credits
  • Automatic sales tax extensions
  • Access to capital

The "Main Street" Small Business Hiring Tax Credit

Beginning this month, qualified small businesses impacted by Covid-19 can reserve tax credits for hiring full-time employees.  There are a limited number of credits available, so please be sure to reserve your credit ASAP.

To qualify for the credit, taxpayers (employers) must:

  • Have 100 or fewer employees on December 31, 2019 (all employees, including part-time employees).
  • Have experienced a 50% decrease in gross receipts from April 2020 to June 2020, compared to the gross receipts from April 2019 to June 2019.
  • Apply for a tentative credit reservation from CDTFA between December 1, 2020 through January 15, 2021.

For more information or to reserve your credit, click here. 

Sales Tax Relief

 The state has put into effect:

  • An automatic three-month tax extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax,
  • An extension of existing interest and penalty-free payment agreements to companies with up to $5 million in taxable sales, and
  • Expanded interest-free payment options for larger businesses particularly affected by significant restrictions on operations based on Covid-19 transmissions. 

For more information, click here.

The California Rebuilding Fund:

The California Rebuilding Fund is now taking loan applications to support California's small businesses, particularly those located within economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas. Businesses with 50 employees or less and revenues less than $2.5 million or below in 2019 are eligible to apply.

For more information or to apply, click here. 

State Grants for Eligible Non-Profits, Small and Micro-Businesses:

  • State grants for eligible non-profits, small and micro-businesses are coming soon. California's Office of the Small Business Advocate is working to establish the program. 

For updates, please sign up here.

For an additional list of programs supporting California businesses, please click here.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to my team if you have any questions or are in need of assistance. We are always here for you.

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