Senate passes extension of Paycheck Protection Program to May 31
PPP extension clears Senate. Program to be extended to May 31, with 30 days provided after May 31 for SBA to process pending applications.
9 important tax topics for individuals and business owners in 2021
Managing significant tax changes will ensure individuals and businesses are positioned for success for the remainder of 2021 and beyond.
President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan with broad individual relief and new coronavirus-related funding enacted into law.
Guidance issued for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit
Notice 2021-20 clarifies retroactive changes made to ERTC and PPP interaction and incorporates several previous frequently asked questions.
Four Essential Questions You Should Ask Your Tax Professional This Season Related to COVID-19
Good tax professionals ask the right questions to ensure they understand your situation and can help you to the best extent the law allows. Given the host of pandemic-related tax changes for 2020, it’s good to keep these four questions below in mind. If your tax preparer doesn’t ask these […]
Some Businesses Rely on Line of Credit to Escape Damages Caused by Pandemic
As businesses attempt to work their way through to a post-pandemic world, there are various means to bridge the financial gap. As recommended by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), some companies can use a line of credit to reach international customers or opportunities outside the United States to make […]
5 Cities Rank as Ideal Locations for Remote Workers
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, in late spring of 2020 about half of American workers were working from home. Not surprisingly, many researchers believe that this pattern will continue after the pandemic is over. With this in mind, SmartAsset has examined the best cities to work from […]
How AI Chatbots are Transforming Businesses
When a business moves its services online, it runs the risk of losing the close connection it had with customers. This affects customer loyalty and sometimes means lost revenue. Thanks to technology, some businesses have deployed artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to keep customers engaged in a two-way conversation. What is […]
Securing Jobs for Cabinet and Congress Members, Inspector Generals, and Apprentices – and Honoring Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman
To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces (HR 35) – Prior to passage of this bill, a former service member could not be appointed […]