Posted on December 01, 2020
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Andrew Leonard
The IRS and Treasury Department recently released guidance clarifying how Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) participants must treat loan expenses when they have not received loan forgiveness by the end of the 2020 tax year. Under Revenue Ruling 2020-27 and Revenue Procedure 2020-51, businesses that “reasonably believe” the SBA will forgive their PPP loans in the […]
Posted on November 23, 2020
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Richard Fechter
As millions of business owners and independent contractors seek forgiveness of much-needed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans they received in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are surprised to find themselves the subject of fraud investigations by the federal government. Last week, the Justice Department announced it already has publicly charged more than 80 […]
Posted on June 17, 2020
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Steve Nouss
As of June 12, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) had approved more than $512 billion in potentially forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small business, non-profits and self-employed taxpayers struggling to maintain operations and retain workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, since the CARES Act introduced the PPP in March, loan applicants have […]
Posted on June 02, 2020
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Jack Winter
The financial impact of the COVID-19 health crisis will leave a lasting impression on individuals and businesses throughout the world. For nonprofit organizations that rely on public donations to fund research and services for those in need, the pandemic can be devastating. In response, the CARES Act offers U.S. individuals and businesses greater incentives to […]
On April 13, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim final guidance to help self-employed small-business owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic begin applying for immediate economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) introduced by the CARES Act. If you are you of these taxpayers, which includes independent contractors and sole proprietors, you should […]
Posted on April 05, 2020
On Friday, April 3 we hosted a webinar for executives of non-profit organizations to help them navigate the PPP. Here is a link to the recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS_5dCL0ai8&feature=youtu.be
Posted on March 16, 2020
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Joseph Saka
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will offer up to $2 million in low-interest disaster-recovery loans to support the nation’s 30 million small businesses suffering losses due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, the SBA will provide states and territories with federal aid to help qualifying small businesses […]
Posted on February 06, 2020
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Adam Cohen
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act passed in December 2019 includes several law changes that affect nonprofit organizations and the tax returns they file in the current year and those filed in prior years. Because some of the provisions of the act are retroactive, tax-exempt organizations may be eligible to apply the changes […]
Posted on April 07, 2017
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Adam Cohen
The U.S. tax code allows individuals to claim a deduction on their federal income tax returns when they donate money or products to a charitable, non-profit organizations. The deductible contribution reduces the amount of a taxpayer’s income that is subject to tax. However, all donations are not treated equally. Following are some tips for taxpayers […]
Posted on August 11, 2016
Most non-profit organizations recognize the power social media can wield to increase awareness and engagements among potential donors. For proof, look no further than the Ice Bucket Challenge, which successfully raised interest, excitement and millions of dollars for ALS research. Social media platforms are now making it easier for 501(c)(3) organizations to request and […]
