I want to bring your attention to a new Coronavirus resource website launched by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The website, which can be found here, contains brief articles detailing the various resources made available to American families and small businesses in Phases One, Two, and Three of Congress’ Coronavirus relief package. Additionally, you will be able to find a link to this web... Read more »
Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the CARES Act, phase three of Congress’ Coronavirus economic relief package. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law so American families and businesses can receive much needed economic relief from the Coronavirus outbreak. I am including the following resources to explain the bill’s key small business, tax, and unemploy... Read more »
Yesterday, the IRS announced its new People First Initiative to assist taxpayers facing uncertainty over their taxes due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This initiative will provide relief to taxpayers on a variety of issues ranging from easing payment guidelines to postponing compliance actions. To determine whether this relief applies to your specific situation, review the IRS guidance here. Additi... Read more »
As the Coronavirus outbreak unfolds, my office is working to help Americans abroad return home. As more information becomes available to help Americans overseas, it is imperative that those looking to return home enroll in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). By enrolling in STEP, you will receive communications from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to assist you i... Read more »
I want to provide you an update on the number of Coronavirus cases in Fresno County and Tulare County. As of 3:30 PM today, Fresno County has conducted between 200 and 300 tests of Fresno County residents and confirmed 6 cases of Coronavirus. Tulare County has conducted 306 tests of Tulare County residents and confirmed 16 cases of Coronavirus. For rolling updates on the number of Coronavirus case... Read more »
I want to update you regarding the spread of Coronavirus in the Central Valley. As of 10:30 AM yesterday, Fresno County Public Health officials have processed between 200 and 300 laboratory tests, with only 6 confirmed cases of Coronavirus. Given this data and the nature of how each confirmed case was acquired, Fresno County Public Health advises that the virus has not engaged in community spread ... Read more »
I want to bring your attention to stipulations in a recently enacted law that provide tax incentives for businesses to retain their workers during the Coronavirus outbreak. Please click here to read these provisions. Read more »
I have updated my website to include a resource page dedicated to keeping you informed on the latest Coronavirus developments. The page, which can be found here, includes the contact information for your local health officials, updates from the CDC, guidelines from the White House Coronavirus task force, and links to resources for financial assistance, legislative updates, and travel assistance. I... Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department postponed the due date for making Federal income tax payments from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. Any individual who owes less than $1 million or business that owes less than $10 million can defer their Federal income tax payment until July 15, and no additional forms will be required for these delayed filings. With this move, the Trump administration has ... Read more »
Today, the Trump administration issued an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages for the next 60 days. Under these guidelines, homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages facing hardship due to the Coronavirus can get immediate relief to ensure they are not evicted or foreclosed upon during this uncertain tim... Read more »
