Now that business owners have received their funding from the SBA Payroll Protection Program (PPP), the government is beginning the process of vetting the hundreds of thousands of loan recipients to root out fraud. The SBA has published guidelines with certain fraud indicators, following are factors business owners should be… [Read more]
COVID-19 is opening up new opportunities for accountants
Due to the ongoing economic damage caused by the COVID-19 and subsequent shutdown, many governments around the world are taking measures to actively protect their countries from going through something similar — or worse — in the future. So far, these measures have included tax cuts, investment incentives and concessions… [Read more]
Business Owners: Red Flags to Beware of with the SBA PPP
Business owners who received the SBA Payroll Protection Program Loan are gearing up to ask for its forgiveness. The 8 week period allotted to use the funds to pay Payroll costs (75% of the total loan amount) and Business expenses (25% of the total loan amount) has drawn to a… [Read more]
The next wave of stimulus checks
The great stimulus payment debate continues after billions of dollars in payments have already been sent out. Here’s why the IRS is urging you to pay attention to details they have been telling you for years because now more than ever, fraudsters are hiding behind your stimulus check information, making… [Read more]
PLR and other requests for IRS guidance can now be sent electronically
In these unprecedented times, no organization will go on without making some changes to the way they do business, including IRS — a government entity that was once relied upon as being one of the most consistent parts of our adult lives. In order for taxpayers to safely submit requests… [Read more]
How Are 3 Key Industries Being Affected By COVID-19?
There hasn’t been a single industry in the world that hasn’t felt the effects of COVID-19. Despite the media attention on consumer uncertainty and production disruption, the greatest impact has been felt by organizations that must learn to handle financial risks and implement new crisis management strategies. In times of… [Read more]
Updated 2020 Tax Filing Deadlines
IRS has extended the deadline for personal tax filings from April 15 to July 15. It has also extended the deadline for contributing to your 2019 IRA. So, if you haven’t contributed, you still have time. Trying to decide whether or not to contribute to your IRA? Consider how much… [Read more]
Applying to SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
On March 27th, 2020, Congress passed the CARES ACT, which included provisions that allowed banks to lend up to $349 billion in the Paycheck Protection Program set up by the Small Business Administration. The rules have changed several times and are likely to change again. For the time being, businesses… [Read more]
Reopening The Economy: How to prepare your company for success
When we try to predict what the economy will look like weeks, months, and years from now, it’s important to remember that this is not the first time the human race has had to come back from a low point. No matter which example you choose to look at —… [Read more]
How to Protect Yourself from Stimulus Check Scams
Over the last few weeks, there have been reports of financial scams regarding the stimulus payment to taxpayers. Fraudulent sources have contacted both people who have their stimulus checks, and those who are still awaiting their checks, to get personal information. What should you do to ensure your money is… [Read more]
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