Here are five things that happened this past month that affect your small business. 1) President Biden announced tax credits for COVID-19 vaccination paid time off. The President announced on April 21st “tax credits for certain businesses that pay employees who take time off to get COVID-19 shots, a new effort to involve corporate America […]
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Buckle Up for 2021: 4 Compliance Trends to Watch
In a matter of months, COVID-19 upended the business world and forced organizations to make seismic shifts in their daily operations. While most executives hope the next year will bring better fortune, businesses can’t lose sight of emerging compliance trends with the potential to shift the operating environment in 2021. How will the legal and […]
12 Financial Metrics Small Business Owners Should Track
Operating a small business is an exhilarating and, at times, overwhelming endeavor. There are so many details to keep track of that it’s easy to forget about the nuts and bolts of your organization’s finances – especially if you didn’t start out as a “numbers person.” Whether you’re the one who is assembling your financial […]
IRS Guidance: PPP Loan Expenses Not Tax-Deductible
Are PPP Loan Expenses Tax-Deductable? The IRS is giving guidance on the Payroll Protection Program loan expenses and the deduction treatment in question. On April 30th, the IRS released guidance announcing that expenses relating to Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans will not be tax-deductible. Cares Act and Payroll Protection Program Loan Expenses The Paycheck Protection […]
SBA Small Business Disaster Loans for Relief During Coronavirus Outbreak
During the Coronavirus Outbreak the Small Business Administration Provides Business Distaster Loans SBA Small Business Disaster Loans are available. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has never faced a challenge like the COVID-19 outbreak, but they’re stepping up to help small business owners who are suffering financially during these uncertain times. The SBA’s mission […]
Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Congress Extends WOTC One More Year
President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020 last December 20, 2019. This law includes a number of tax law changes, as well as extending certain tax provisions. These provisions either expired after 2017 or were about to expire. Also, a number of retirement and IRA plan modifications, and other changes that will […]