In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Federal, State and
Local governments are ushering in an array programs and tax relief
measures to help mitigate the adverse economic impact of COVID-19
on business and nonprofit entities.
In addition to the economic incentive provisions and programs
that are available through the federal CARES Act, including the
$350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and under U.S. Small
Business Administration's (SBA) Emergency Injury Disaster Loan
(EIDL) program, a number economic programs tax relief measures, and
deadline extensions for applicable in Florida related to or
effected by the COVID-19 pandemic and closures.
1. Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program is currently
available to small business owners located in all 67 Florida
counties statewide that experienced economic damage as a result of
COVID-19. The program is being administered by the
