This year’s changes to the federal child tax credit (CTC) are significant and a seeming advantage for parents, but upon a closer look, they may not be a benefit for all taxpayers. Historically, qualified taxpayers received their child tax credit when they filed their income taxes. But beginning July 15,…
Businesses and institutions that were able to retain employees throughout the difficult months of 2020 may be eligible for a beneficial tax credit created by the CARES Act and extended by further coronavirus relief legislation. But employers should pay special attention to recent IRS guidance that provides some key details…
This year’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a life preserver for many companies and for-profit organizations, as well as their employees, as the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up and businesses were forced to close. But there are some potential tax considerations for business owners and pass-through entities regarding the loan program…
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many hardships throughout 2020, with health and the economic effects being felt by almost every family in the country. As a result, the government has issued many new aid-providing bills in this timeframe. The most significant of these to date is the CARES Act. While…
Now that we are months since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, postsecondary education institutions have had ample time to adjust and adapt to a new reality. The work has not been easy and will remain a challenge, but to paraphrase a cliché we’re hearing a lot this year, there…
Among many significant changes, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 eliminated the deduction for expenses related to activities considered entertainment, amusement or recreation, but it still allowed taxpayers to deduct a portion of the cost of business meals. Now, nearly three years after the law passed, the…
As difficult as this year has been for many of us, there are still some positive opportunities for individuals to take advantage of, particularly regarding financial planning. In a notable development created by the CARES Act — which was enacted earlier this year in an effort to stem the financial…
The Aug. 8 deadline to submit a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application has come and gone, making this a good time for an update on where the program stands. As borrowers begin to focus on the forgiveness process, they should pay particular attention to the following items: On Aug….