You mentioned 1099s not appropriate, should I do monthly payroll for them and end of year W2?

Basically if you pay payroll taxes on the person you can get the PPP.

He doesn’t have his own business, so working with him as a contractor isn’t an option.I never received my EIN in the mail.I have since called the IRS and reach a recorded message saying they’re basically shut down currently.I obviously can’t register for EFTPS or remit payroll taxes without the EIN.

One of those who bailed ran hiring/firing & payroll so maybe he laid them off & then did it to himself ???

The former is W-2 income subject to all applicable payroll taxes.

So far no issues.I work with people all over the country and what I am hearing from them is their less sophisticated investors are pulling back and the more sophisticated investors are full steam ahead.The issue I see right now is it’s a bit too early.

These loans are designed to help businesses pay their payroll, rent, mortgage, utility and other operating expenses.The current understanding is that these loans are available to most real estate businesses, contractors and self-employed professionals, including brokerages, agents, wholesalers, appraisers, property managers and inspectors.

.: payroll, taxes, insurance, maintenance).For rents, you need to determine if there is a difference between current rents and market rents.

So how should a self employed have applied and how should have they provided their payroll especially since they don't usually use a formal payroll system?

I heard it's 100% forgiven if at lease 75% of the loan you receive goes directly towards payroll.