When we last wrote, Congress had just passed the final stimulus bill of 2020. After a short delay, the President signed it on December 27th. So, what should you do now? Take a deep breath. Be calm. Yes, 2020 was a year like no other. And 2021 looks to be Read more…
As we draft this alert, Congress is still in Washington. And as you will read, that is a very good thing. Congress is spreading holiday cheer and we admit it’s affecting our mood too. On Monday night, Congress passed and sent to the President the 5,593 page Consolidated Appropriations Act Read more…
As we begin the holiday season, we hope that you and yours are staying healthy and safe. Sorry, No Surprises Today We still do not have the next stimulus bill. And Washington is moving very slowly. In fact, Congress is taking a week by week approach to funding the government. Read more…
After nearly eight months, significant uncertainty about the Paycheck Protection Program Loans remains. The Bad News On November 18, Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released Revenue Ruling 2020-27 and Revenue Procedure 2020-51. Both of these confirm their earlier position expressed in Notice 2020-32 that expenses paid with funds from Read more…
Part THREE: Required Minimum Distributions and 401(k)s SO much has happened this year and SO much has to be done before the year-end to help our clients make the correct decisions on their tax liabilities that we are starting our planning now, and we hope you will too. Most, but Read more…
Part TWO: The CARES Act, Net Operating Losses, and Cash Flow So much has happened this year and so much has to be done before the year end to help our clients make the correct decisions on their tax liabilities that we are starting our planning now, and we hope Read more…
Part ONE: The Pandemic (PPP loans), The Election, and Technology INSIDER’S TIP: Start Tax Planning NOW. Don’t Wait for December. INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES So much has happened this year, and so much has to be done before the year end to help our clients make the correct decisions that Read more…
On Monday, Treasury and the SBA issued another Interim Final Rule. The Good News Owner-employees are treated less favorably than other employees when calculating potential loan forgiveness. For instance, in a 24-week covered period, a maximum of $20,833 in cash compensation may be included in payroll costs for an owner-employee. Read more…
Earlier this week, Treasury and the SBA issued a 10 page FAQ on loan forgiveness. Congress is also considering another stimulus act. The Good News In general, payroll costs paid or incurred during the covered period may be forgiven. Payroll costs are subject to two limitations: one based on a Read more…
Earlier this week, Treasury and the SBA issued their 20th Interim Final Rule. The Good News Treasury and the SBA have announced that a borrower may submit a loan forgiveness application before the end of the covered period. The Bad News This flexibility may have little practical effect. We believe Read more…