COVID-19 RESOURCES
The COVID-19 coronavirus is impacting every business and person in the nation. Every day, there’s a new financial question or concern related to the crisis.
To help you navigate these challenging times, Casey Peterson, LTD financial professionals are monitoring this ever-shifting landscape to help you make smart decisions.
We’ll be updating this resource page frequently with links to resources, alerts, and blogs. Feel free to bookmark this page so you can come back frequently to check for updates.
The health, safety, and well-being of our clients, their families, our communities, and our staff are especially top of mind for us right now. Please stay safe and healthy. We’ll get through all of this together, and we’re always here to help in any way we can.
PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS SOLUTION
It’s difficult to keep up with and understand all of the nuances of the new government aid. We don’t want you to feel overwhelmed or alone during this time. So, we’ve created an innovative solution to help you forecast, document, and report your Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness.
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Paycheck Protection Program

Don’t Rush Your Submission For PPP Forgiveness
08/26/2021
If you haven’t already filed for forgiveness of your business’s Paycheck…
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New Streamlined PPP Forgiveness Portal Opens Aug. 4
07/29/2021
PPP borrowers with loans of $150,000 or less will soon be able to apply for…
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Businesses, Nonprofits with Fewer Than 20 Employees Have Access to Two-Week PPP
02/24/2021
Mom-and-pop businesses and small nonprofits have exclusive access to the…
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Employee Retention Tax Credit Now Only Applies Through the End of September
11/18/2021
A recent change in legislation retroactively ended the Employer Retention…
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It’s Time to Start Taking Your Required Minimum Distributions Again
03/22/2021
RMDs were suspended in 2020 in response to COVID-19. But it's 2021, so you…
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S.D. Small Businesses, Startups, Nonprofits Can Apply for 2nd Round of COVID Relief Funding
12/14/2020
The state of South Dakota announced another round of coronavirus relief…
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Tax Deadline Pushed Back to Mid-May
03/17/2021
The IRS extended this year’s April 15 individual tax deadline to May 17.…
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Have you recently received a notice from the IRS?
08/20/2020
Some taxpayers have recently received a variety of notices from the IRS.…
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Are You Ready for the New July 15 Income Tax Deadline?
06/16/2020
The new July 15, 2020, tax deadline is fast approaching. Here’s what you…
More infoSMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

6 Tips to Protect Your Business from Organizational Fraud
06/11/2020
Fraud can occur in any organization — even with trusted employees — at any…
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How Small Businesses Can Get Loans and Debt Relief
03/31/2020
Through a couple pieces of recently enacted legislation, small businesses…
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COVID-19 Small Business Action Checklist
03/31/2020
We understand this is a time of uncertainty and fear for many small…
More infoELEVATE Rapid City — COVID-19 Business Resources
CDC — Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
IRS — Coronavirus Tax Relief Coronavirus Tax Relief
SBA — Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
SD Department of Labor — COVID-19 Resources
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services — COVID-19 Resources
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Healthcare Industry Resources

Second Round of Coronavirus Funding Relief for S.D. Healthcare Providers Now Available
12/14/2020
Hospitals and community-based facilities in South Dakota now have until…
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New Guidance Recently Issued for Healthcare Providers
07/30/2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released additional…
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HHS Announces Additional Provider Relief Funds
06/9/2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced…
More infoCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services — General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Adult Elective Surgery and Procedures Recommendations
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Noridian COVID-19 Resources
National Rural Health Association — COVID-19 Resources
SD Department of Social Services — COVID-19 Resources
Wyoming Department of Health — COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Providers
Nonprofit INDUSTRY Resources

S.D. Small Businesses, Startups, Nonprofits Can Apply for 2nd Round of COVID Relief Funding
12/14/2020
The state of South Dakota announced another round of coronavirus relief…
More infoBlack Hills Area Community Foundation — Coronavirus Response Funds
South Dakota Community Foundation — Coronavirus Response Funds
United Way of the Black Hills — COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Administration for Community Living — COVID-19 Guidance for Those Administering Title IIIC Programs
GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Agriculture Industry Resources

Ag and Rural Businesses Eligible for More Pandemic Support
08/27/2020
The USDA recently greenlighted additional commodities as part of the…
More infoU.S. Department of Agriculture — COVID-19 Resources
U.S. Department of Agriculture — Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture — Business and Industry CARES Act Program
INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES

COVID-19 Financial Solutions Guide for Individuals
04/17/2020
COVID-19 changed the world in a very short time. There are new and…
More infoFederal Student Aid – Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
SD Department of Labor – COVID-19 Reemployment Assistance Eligibility Determinations
SD Department of Labor – Unemployment Claims: Tips for Workers
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This communication is intended to provide general information on legislative COVID-19 relief measures as of the date of this communication and may reference information from reputable sources. Although our firm has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, on the information provided. As legislative efforts are still ongoing, we expect that there may be additional guidance and clarification from regulators that may modify some of the provisions in this communication. Some of those modifications may be significant. As such, be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed.
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