For the second year in a row, the federal income tax filing due date for individuals has been postponed. The postponements come as a part of the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the legislation that has resulted from it, which has added complexity to tax filings and systemic strain to the U.S. tax …
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CCA), which was passed by Congress and signed by the president late last December, included a very tax-beneficial provision that liberalized the interaction between PPP loans and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Prior to its passage, if an employer obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, the employer was …
In order to help trades and businesses to retain employees and keep them employed during the COVID-19 crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act created the Employee Retention Credit for 2020. As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CCA), the credit has been extended through June 2021.The credit is actually …
If you recall, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), effective beginning in 2018, eliminated the business-related deduction for entertainment, amusement or recreation expenses. However, it did retain a deduction for business meals when the expense is ordinary and necessary for carrying on the trade or business and is not lavish or extravagant, along …
As if this past year with all of its pandemic perils has not been stressful enough, the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Labor has just added to our anxieties by announcing that at least $36 billion and possibly as much as $63 billion has been lost to improper unemployment payments …
After a day of tense debate, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by the Senate on Saturday, March 6. The $1.9 trillion relief bill now returns to the House for the body to approve the changes made in the Senate; it is expected to pass quickly and then be sent on to …
This article discusses how all members of the agricultural industry are looking to bounce back this year after a very rough and unpredictable 2020. To do that, being educated on emerging trends such as a focus on regenerative agriculture, innovation, grower education, technology evolution, and soil emphasis are going to be key. Be sure …
This article dives into manufacturing industrial sourcing trends that are taking shape because of the coronavirus pandemic and the vaccines that have followed. For example, syringes, medical injection-molded plastic, and lab equipment are all up significantly. Additionally, sourcing for industrial printing services is also predicted to jump in the first quarter of 2021. Be …
This article discusses how the Small Business Administration has made significant changes when comparing the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the most recent program. Specifically, the SBA stated that “The changes aim to speed up the flow of funds to PPP applicants while maintaining the integrity of the program.” These …
This article discusses some of the key changes the Biden administration is making to the application process of the paycheck protection program. Specifically, Monday started a two-week period in which only businesses that have less than 20 employees are able to apply for the loan. Additionally, changes to the loan calculation formula are going …
