ASMP - The American Society of Media Photographers

2/2 "If people on set aren't following those safety protocols you need to have the right to walk off without losing your fee. Returning to work will be dangerous. Take physical as well as legal precautions. Protect your health and protect your business."

Q: "A fast food chain wants to hire me for a shoot at their HQ in #NYC. NYC is still locked down. Can I legally do the shoot?" A: "First write an indemnification clause n2 your contract covering legal liability & one saying they have to provide u w their safety protocols..." 1/2

Q: "My #PPP loan amount was based on a P&L statement, not my 2019 taxes. How will the forgivable amount be calculated?" A: "The forgiveness amount must be based on 2019 tax forms according to our CPA guest. But you applied before the guidance changes, so talk with a CPA."

Q: "What about air travel?" A from @MaddreyPLLC "If you don't absolutely have to fly you should drive. No matter what kind of protections you take you can't socially distance in an airplane. Masks or no masks."

Q: "Is it legal to work in a different state if your own area is still locked down?" A: "Lots to unpack here. First, how does your state define "locked down?" 2nd, legally, you're required to follow the rules where you live. AND the rules of where you're going."

...and now back to our regularly scheduled program...

NEW: "It's becoming more clear that pulse oximetry readings can be a good indicator for screening your clients and employees. Temperature checks are good, but we're hearing from professionals that pulse ox may be a better indicator of infection."

Q: "If I usually pay myself irregularly, should I switch and start paying myself on a regular basis for the #PPP?" A: "Yes."

Q: "In the case of a home office, can the relevant percentage of that expense (utilities, etc) be forgivable?" A: "If you claimed it as a percentage expense in 2019, yes."

Q: "I started my #PPP payments as bank transfers because that's what I always have done. Should I switch to checks now?" A: "No, it's probably better to keep using the payment method you've already started."

Q: "In order to be forgivable, in addition to an expense being under an approved category, does that type of expense have to be deducted on my 2019 return?" A: "If it's an approved expense but not on your 2019 return, and it's reasonable, you're probably good."

Q: "Do you have to apply for #ppp forgiveness right when the 8 weeks is over?" A: "It will depend on how new legislation expands that eight weeks and when lenders get the process together for applying for forgiveness."

Q: "Is the #CARESAct unemployment benefit (#PUA) taxable?" A: "Yes. It's 100% taxable. It's just like a paycheck. You should be withholding money out of those checks for tax payments. Remember: Unemployment is taxable, #PPP is not."