Before the tax-savings wonder that is the health savings account (HSA) was introduced in 2003, it was a generally accepted best practice for any worker who wasn't already collecting Social Security at the age of 65 to go ahead and sign up for Medicare Part...
We passed a major milestone in pandemic economic recovery recently — the closeout of the loan application period for the PPP, which ended May 31. It’s a good time to reflect on the profession’s role in making this historic business relief program a success and...
You filed your 2020 taxes on time but you have also received a letter from the IRS, what went wrong? In most cases, it is nothing you could avoid. You should read your letter carefully but be aware, the IRS's electronic system is not opening the...
Small-business owners are often passionate about what they do and take great pride in the value or service their business offers. It’s likely they work long hours and spend ample mental time thinking about operations, employee retention, customer acquisition, human resources, and reducing liability. They often...
Many businesses that have been severely impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) will qualify for two new employer tax credits – the Credit for Sick and Family Leave and the Employee Retention Credit. The FFCRA, as amended by the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020, provides small and midsize employers...
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) can greatly help businesses that suffered revenue loss from COVID-19. The ERTC was originally included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, but it was not widely used because initially, businesses could only take advantage of either...
[caption id="attachment_17305" align="alignright" width="200"] DANIEL R. DEHOEKManaging MemberCPA | ABV | CFP®[/caption] I have recently been asked about the 2nd or (1st for some) PPP loan and the Employee Retention Tax Credit. The PPP Program has been expanded It is possible to obtain a 2nd PPP loan if 1) you have...
[caption id="attachment_17062" align="alignright" width="180"] Dan DeHoekCPA | ABV | CFPDeHoek & Company, PLLC[/caption] On Dec. 28th, President Trump signed the $900 billion Covid-19 bill, which had passed both Houses of Congress a few days earlier. Generally, it means another $600 stimulus payment to individuals earning under...
As you check off your to-do list for the end of the year, don’t forget to look at your retirement savings. Whether it is an individual retirement account, an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k), or a brokerage account, assessing your portfolio is crucial. There’s no better...
Businesses may be able to convert 2020’s red ink into cash with coronavirus tax breaks. KEY POINTS Business owners incur net operating losses when their tax deductions exceed income in a given year. Generally, these losses can offset future income. The CARES Act allows taxpayers to...