Retroactive

COVID Relief Funds

Now Available for Self-Employed Pros - Up to $32,220

Self-Employed

Finally, COVID Relief is Available to the Heart and Soul of Our Industry.

Salons, shops, and spas suffered greatly from COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. Now, stylists, booth renters, and self-employed/independent contractors like you can receive much-needed relief compensation. No longer will only salon employers be able to get Covid tax relief … you, too, can claim up to $32,220 under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. These funds are intended to compensate for lost work days due to lockdowns, illness, quarantines, and school closures. Unlike other programs such as PPP, these tax credits do not need to be repaid or forgiven and can be spent as you wish!

To utilize our platform, you must have reported self-employed income on your Schedule SE (of your 1040 Tax Return) in either 2020 or 2021.

"Self-employed, independent contractors can claim sick pay and family care pay for 2020 and 2021. As much as $32,220. You will simply select the days and will be paid based on your income.”
- Fred Jones
Professional Beauty Federation
“Our behind-the-chair professionals deserve financial relief for the difficult years we recently all experienced. The PBF has created a unique online portal for self-employed beauty pros to apply for retroactive Covid relief tax credits. I encourage all independent pros to apply before this relief program closes.”
- Jason Yates
President, John Paul Mitchell Systems
"Salon Republic is proud to spread the word about Covid Relief programs that the PBF is assisting out beauty professionals obtain"
- Eric Taylor
Founder and CEO Salon Republic
“I’m proud to help the Professional Beauty
Federation help YOU get this tax credit money! The beauty industry deserves this assistance.”
- Larisa Love
@LarisaDoll
“I want to help the PBF spread the word about financial assistance to all SELF-EMPLOYED beauty pros. Get your share of this retroactive Covid relief before it’s too late!"
- Ashlee Norman
@AshleeNormanHair
"Self-employed, independent contractors can claim sick pay and family care pay for 2020 and 2021. As much as $32,220. You will simply select the days and will be paid based on your income.”
- Fred Jones
Professional Beauty Federation

How It Works

There are just a few quick and easy steps to claim the money you are legally entitled to —so let’s get started

Complete our online application

The process is simple and hassle-free, and you don't need to upload any documents. All you need to do is fill in the required fields with accurate information, and you're good to go

We'll calculate how much you're owed

Once you have completed step one, we will have enough information to calculate how much you are entitled to receive for your FFCRA Credit.

E-sign the docs & choose your fee structure

By electronically signing the documents your file will be automatically submitted for approval and funding. This is where you choose when you would like to pay the fee for receiving these funds.

We'll prepare & send your completed docs for approval

Once the documents have been completed, they will be sent for approval & processing. This ensures that all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted accurately to streamline the process.

Get your tax credit directly via check or ACH deposit*

Automatically into your bank account in an ACH or via check ensuring that you receive your money quickly and hassle-free.

Funded - Sit back and wait for your money

You’ve completed all necessary steps and you’re just waiting for your money to arrive.

*If you do not have outstanding tax liabilities, you will receive funds directly! If you have outstanding tax liabilities,these tax credits will be used to offset them.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

A federal relief program designed to help self-employed/ Independent contractors recoup losses from COVID-related lockdowns, quarantines, and school closures. Eligible individuals can receive up to $32,220

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FFCRA?

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), if you are a self-employed person including those who receive a 1099, and if you were not able to work due to reasons related to Coronavirus, you are eligible to receive Sick Leave and Family Leave credits. This is your chance to get paid for the days you were sick, quarantined or even effected by Corona. If a child’s school was closed or you cared for another person, you are also eligible for these relief funds.The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is a groundbreaking legislation that provides much-needed relief to self-employed individuals  and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. By understanding the key provisions of the FFCRA and how they apply to your specific situation, the PBF will help you maximize your legally entitled share of this little known provision of federal law.

IS FFCRA REAL?

YES!!!  But don’t take our word.  Go directly to the IRS page to read more about this program.  Here is their link with further information: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-credits-for-paid-leave-under-the-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021-specific-provisions-related-to-self-employed-individuals

Who is qualified?

Any 1099 independent contractor, booth/suite renter, and self-employed individual may be qualified to receive FFCRA funds. To qualify, you must have filed a Schedule SE as part of your 2020 and/or 2021 1040 Tax Returns, which reports your self-employed income.

How do I claim my FFCRA funds?

Thanks to our partnership with Adesso Capital, we have created an online and automated system for you to easily submit your claim directly with the federal government for these funds. You just need to have filed a Schedule SE as part of your 2020 and/or 2021 1040 tax returns (to verify your self-employed income) and have a driver's license or other official photographic ID (for purposes of verifying your identity).

How do the fees work?

To cover our costs (which include our CPAs calculating and preparing all of your filings with the IRS), we must charge a fee for our services. We have multiple payment options available and are always 100% transparent about the fees you’ll pay.
Pay Now - Pay at the time of filing at the reduced fee.
Pay Later- Spread out our fee over several months via our partnership with PayPal.

Do I need to pay back the FFCRA funds I receive?

No. This is not a loan. These funds have been allocated to the FFCRA program by the federal government and will not need to be paid back.

Are there requirements for how FFCRA funds can be used?

No. FFCRA provides money for Self-Employed/Independent Contractors to be used without restrictions.

Testimonial

Meet Our Happy Clients

Happy Clients

The PBF has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to get the Covid Relief they deserve.

Testimonial

Meet Our Happy Clients

We have worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to get the Covid Relief they deserve.

“Our industry was wrongly signaled out during Covid lockdowns, so we deserve our fair share of Covid Relief funds.”

Victor Valverde
Owner, Salon Sessions

“Our California Barbering school struggled during the Covid lockdowns to serve our students and keep our financial head above water. The PBF not only fought to get our safe school reopened and our students back on track to their licensed career, but they directed us to this federal tax credit that we had no idea was available. "

Michelle MB Roccoforte
Associate Director, Associated Barber College of San Diego

“I applied for FFCRA as a self-employed hairstylist and it was just accepted by the IRS last week. It’s totally legit!”

Jess Johnson
@jesssohnsonhair

“If it wasn’t for the PBF, I would’ve believed what I had heard from my trusted financial advisers and others in our industry, i.e., that my salons didn’t qualify for this new ERC funding or would be so little as to not be worth the hassle.Thankfully, I decided to trust the PBF’s advice and went to their online portal."

David Nelson
Fantastic Sams franchise owner

Testimonial

Meet Our Happy Clients

We have worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to get the Covid Relief they deserve.