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Remote Notary Now an Option

By Karen Karr | 03.23.2020
Iowa law requires a notary officer to acknowledge real estate documents that will be recorded, including deeds and mortgages. For years, the acknowledgement required the party signing the document to personally appear before a notary officer. Personal appearance did not include appearances that require video, optical, or similar technology.... Read More

Businesses in All 99 Iowa Counties Now Qualify for SBA Disaster Loans

By Amy Johnson | 03.22.2020
Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020, businesses in all 99 Iowa counties qualify for Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Economic Injury Distress Loans (the “Loans”). The Loans are working capital only loans that are meant to help small businesses weather the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The credit requirements for the Loans are minimal and include:... Read More

COVID-19: Resource Page

By BrownWinick | 03.20.2020
The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is constantly changing along with information and guidance from state and federal agencies. Brownwinick is closely monitoring for updates. Our priority is to ensure individuals and employers have accurate and up-to-date advice on how to navigate these uncertain times. A Message from our Managing Partner - Chris... Read More

An Update for Our Clients

By Christopher Sackett | 03.20.2020
Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends, BrownWinick has been closely following the evolving situation related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and has implemented our plan to provide continuity of services to our clients while holding as our top priority the safety and well-being of our employees, clients and community. We take the threats this pandemic... Read More

Effects of COVID-19 on 1031 Exchange Deadlines

By Katie McKain Tegtmeier | 03.20.2020
Following President Trump’s emergency declaration on March 13, 2020, with respect to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Treasury Department (the “Treasury Department”) and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued guidance on special payment relief to individuals and businesses. However, as of the date of this post, no extensions or other relief apply... Read More

Evictions Postponed due to Impacts of COVID-19

By Jennifer Lindberg | 03.20.2020
In light of the economic impacts of COVID-19, federal and state authorities are taking steps to suspend evictions and foreclosure actions. Evictions Governor Reynolds suspended the regulatory provisions governing evictions under the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential... Read More

SBA Offers Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans in Designated States

By Amy Johnson | 03.20.2020
UPDATE: On Saturday, March 21st, Governor Kim Reynold announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. The declaration comes after Iowa Governor... Read More

Guidance on Tax Payments Following COVID-19 Outbreak

By Cynthia Boyle Lande | 03.19.2020
UPDATE: 4/10/2020 Yesterday, the IRS announced it is expanding the scope of what returns and taxes are now due July 15, 2020 (similar to previous announcements below). The new deadline more broadly applies to taxpayers with a filing or payment deadline on or after April 15 and before July 15, whether that is an original or extended due date. Most... Read More

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