The SBA Is Going State by State Is Your PPP Loan Under Review

The SBA is going state by state after suspected PPP fraud, and Melinda Tolbert is explaining why business owners should not treat this as someone else's problem. In this episode of IRS War Room, Melinda breaks down the SBA's state by state enforcement effort, the Ohio borrower suspensions, and why similar actions in California, Minnesota, Maine, and Ohio point to a broader strategy around pandemic loan fraud. She also explains why PPP forgiveness does not automatically erase fraud concerns, why large platforms or consultants do not guarantee accurate filings, what borrowers should review in their PPP file, and why preparation matters before the government starts asking questions. If you want to watch Melinda's first breakdown of the $22 billion PPP fraud, go to this episode of IRS War Room first: The $22 Billion PPP Fraud Crackdown → [link] Then come back and listen to the new episode of IRS War Room: The SBA Is Going State by State: Is Your PPP Loan Under Review? Key Points: 00:00 The SBA is going state by state after PPP fraud 00:51 Why business owners should pay attention to the SBA announcement 01:19 Ohio borrower suspensions and suspected pandemic loan fraud 02:16 Why the state by state strategy matters more than one state 03:12 California, Minnesota, Maine, and Ohio enforcement examples 04:17 Why large scale review points to data matching 05:09 How discrepancies can create reviews and investigations 05:57 Administrative actions versus criminal cases 08:12 Why pandemic loan enforcement is not over 08:45 The former NYPD detective PPP fraud sentencing 10:42 Why borrowers, preparers, promoters, and platforms may be reviewed 13:32 Why PPP forgiveness and fraud are different issues 15:34 What PPP borrowers should review right now 16:42 Why preparation beats panic 18:10 Why the state by state effort may continue 19:20 The real takeaway from the SBA’s state-by-state strategy Melinda Tolbert, EA, is the CEO of MJ Tax Relief Group and a nationally recognized expert in IRS collections and payroll tax issues. Her practice focuses on challenging IRS problems, including audits, collections, and appeals, helping small business owners and taxpayers regain control of their finances. Connect with Melinda: Instagram:   / melinda_tolbert   Facebook:   / mjtaxrelief   LinkedIn:   / melindatolbert   Website: https://mjtax.com/ #IRSWarRoom #PPPFraud #TaxRelief