The Economic Aid Act was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Now, the SBA has provided its initial interim final rules (IFRs) related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The IFRs have provided some clarity, but other questions still remain. These are the things you should be thinking about as of today, January 8, 2021. In […]
PPP Second Draw & Deductibility of Expenses Now Available
At the end of 2020, Congress passed, and President Trump signed, a new law that provides for additional relief related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This law, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021), includes a second draw of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans (PPP Second Draw Loans). It also allows businesses to deduct ordinary […]
Rebuild! VA Small Business Grant Program Expanded
The Rebuild! VA Small Business Grant Program has made some changes. They’ve expanded eligibility requirements to any small business or nonprofit under $10 million in gross revenue or 250 or fewer employees and the grant can now be up to $100,000 (technically the lessor of $100,000 or 3 months of your business’ average reoccurring operating […]
2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
It’s more important than ever to think about 2020 year-end tax planning for individuals. However, there has never been a year quite like 2020. We think it is safe to say that year-end tax planning for 2020 is proving to be the trickiest in recent memory. In response to the Coronavirus, Congress and the IRS […]
2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
There has never been a year like 2020. It’s important to start considering your 2020 year-end tax planning for businesses. In response to the Coronavirus, Congress and the IRS have been exceedingly busy enacting and issuing never-seen-before tax relief for businesses and employers. Congress had little choice but to pass this complex legislation quickly, without […]
Paycheck Protection Program- Next Steps- Loan Forgiveness
We’re happy to hear that many of our clients have secured their Paycheck Protection Program funds. It sounds like approvals are coming in hourly. Inevitably, the next question is likely – what now? Here is what we know as of April 9, 2020. From the day the loan funds are made available to you, the “covered […]
House Passes and President signs the CARES Act
On March 27, the House passed by voice vote, and the President signed, a third Coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The Senate had previously passed the Act on March 25 by unanimous vote. The bill contains many tax related provisions. INDIVIDUAL PROVISIONS An eligible individual is allowed an income […]
Employee Retention Credit for Employers
Under the newly passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), additional payroll tax credits and tax payment deferrals are included to improve cash flow and employee retention. Employers, including nonprofits, whose operations have been fully or partially suspended as a result of a government order limiting commerce, travel or group meetings, or […]
April 15th Due Date for Returns & Payments Postponed to July 15, 2020
The due date for filing Federal income tax returns and making Federal income tax payments due April 15, 2020, has been postponed to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers do not have to file any forms for the extension. There is no limitation on the amount of the payment that may be postponed. This relief is available […]
EFMLA and COVID-19
If your employees are being affected by the coronavirus and are not able to work due to self-quarantine, caring for an at-risk family member who is self-isolating, or caring for their children due to school or childcare closures, you might be required to pay them under Expanded Family Medical Leave or Emergency Paid Sick Leave […]
