Business Owners

What the Self-Employed Should Know About Taxes on Unemployment Benefits by Kevin McNally, JD

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Kevin McNally

Among the millions of American workers filing for unemployment compensation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are self-employed individuals, independent contractors and part-time workers who otherwise would not qualify for these benefits. While the extension of unemployment assistance to these workers is good news, it is critical for out-of-work individuals to recognize that the […]

Taxing Challenges for the New Work-from-Home Labor Force by Karen A. Lake, CPA, CFST

Posted on September 08, 2020 by Karen Lake

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a record number of taxpayers to work from home, creating a sea of new income tax challenges they had not previously been required to consider. Despite all the conveniences of work-from-home (WFH) policies, employees need to prepare themselves for how this new normal will impact their state and federal tax […]

It’s Not Too Late to Plan for Storm Season, Other Natural Disasters by Adam Cohen, CPA

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Adam Cohen

Hurricane season is heating up, and we are reminded of the importance of preparing for the impact of a threatening storm or other natural disaster and planning for short and long-term recovery. One thing that we can rely on every year is that hurricane season will begin on June 1 and run through November 30. […]

Lessons in Bankruptcy for Struggling Business Owners by Joel Glick, CPA/CFF, CFE, CGMA

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Joel Glick

The economic realities of the COVID-19 health crisis are setting in, forcing businesses of all sizes and in all industries to think about how and if they can continue to meet their existing financial obligations and remain afloat without taking on more debt. While some business owners consider bankruptcy to be a death knell for […]

COVID-19 Plagues the IRS’s 2020 List of Dirty Dozen Tax Scams by Joseph L. Saka, CPA/PFS

Posted on August 06, 2020 by Joseph Saka

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 health crisis has permeated almost every aspect of life in 2020. According to the IRS, the pandemic has even spread to the agency’s annual list of the 12 most common tax scams criminals use to steal taxpayers’ money and personal information. Following are the “Dirty Dozen” schemes to […]

2019 Tax Refunds to be Delayed by Joanie B. Stein, CPA

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joanie Stein

The COVID-19 pandemic that precipitated a three-month delay of the 2019 federal income tax filing deadline is also requiring taxpayers to wait longer than usual to receive any refunds to which they may be entitled. It is not unusual for taxpayers to view refunds as welcome surprises they can use to free-up cash flow, pay […]

Businesses Must Know Where Workers Are to Minimize Out of State Tax Headaches by Karen A. Lake, CPA, CFST

Posted on July 01, 2020 by Karen Lake

Businesses that were forced to close their offices and send employees home to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic must consider how those actions may impact their state and local tax payment and reporting obligations. Just one employee telecommuting from a state outside his or her usual work location may be enough to trigger a […]

Avoid Elevated Risks of Fraud and Other Financial Scams Related to COVID-19 by Rick D. Bazzani, CPA

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Rick Bazzani

The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed the pace of financial crimes targeting taxpayers. In fact, the IRS Criminal Investigation division (CI) has noted an increase in coronavirus-related scams seeking to steal taxpayers’ money and personal information. Reducing your risks of falling victim to these schemes requires you to take precautionary measures to secure your data […]

PPP Loan Recipients Receive New Guidance, Applications for Loan Forgiveness by Andrew Leonard, CPA

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Andrew Leonard

The SBA this week released another round of guidance relating to the Paycheck Protection Program, including two new applications borrowers must use when seeking forgiveness of loan amounts. These updates reflect borrower-friendly changes contained in the recently enacted PPP Flexibility Act of 2020. New Applications for Loan Forgiveness In addition to issuing a revised, long-form […]

SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loans to Small Businesses, Independent Contractors and Gig Workers by Judd Appel, ABV

Posted on June 16, 2020

On June 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the reopening of its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which includes forgivable advances of up to $10,000, to help small businesses and nonprofits ease cash flow challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, first introduced on March 27, had been suspended temporarily to […]

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