by Megan Kosciolek, MST | Mar 4, 2021 | Business
When the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) last year, the program’s stated objective was “to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.” However, according to federal...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Feb 22, 2021 | Tax
If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities may be appearing in your mailbox acknowledging your donations in 2020. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the gift on your 2020 income tax...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Feb 9, 2021 | Tax
Many people are more concerned about their 2020 tax bills right now than they are about their 2021 individual taxes. That’s understandable because your 2020 individual tax return is due to be filed in less than three months (unless you file an extension). However,...
by Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA | Jan 19, 2021 | Business, COVID-19
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopened the week of January 11. If you’re fortunate to get PPP loans to help during the COVID-19 crisis (or you received one last year), you may wonder about the tax...
by Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA | Jan 12, 2021 | Tax
COVID-19 has shut down many businesses, causing widespread furloughs and layoffs. Fortunately, employers that keep workers on their payrolls are eligible for a refundable Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), which was extended and enhanced in the latest law....
