IRS Limits Tax Benefits of PPP Loans By: David M. Reape The IRS issued guidance on April 30th stating expenses paid with a forgiven PPP loan are NOT deductible. Notice 2020-32 states that “no deduction is allowed for an expense that […]
Hiring independent contractors? Make sure they’re properly classified By: David M. Reape As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, your business may be using independent contractors to keep costs low. But you should be careful that these workers are properly classified […]
New $484 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package On April 24, President Trump signed a new bill, providing $484 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending program and the Economic Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. […]
Here’s how to handle gifts in kind and donated services By: Helen Weeber As unemployment and financial insecurity become widespread during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, many not-for-profit donors find themselves unable to provide monetary support to favorite charities. Instead, your organization may […]
Everyone loses when workers are paid “under the table” By: Tony LaNasa Paying workers “under the table” or with cash can save businesses a bundle in taxes. But the potential consequences are grave. Not only is this practice illegal and could result […]
New COVID-19 law makes favorable changes to “qualified improvement property” By: David M. Reape The law providing relief due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic contains a beneficial change in the tax rules for many improvements to interior parts of nonresidential buildings. This is referred […]
SBA Issues New PPP Guidance for Partnerships & Self-employed The SBA recently (4/14/2020) issued a new Interim Final Rule that supplements the guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) included in the first interim final rule issued on April […]
990 Filing deadline has changed A few weeks ago, the IRS postponed tax filing deadlines until July 15th, but seemed to have left nonprofits out. Tax-exempt organizations now have an extra two months to file […]
Donor care during the COVID-19 pandemic By: Helen Weeber One of the many challenges of operating a not-for-profit organization during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is that just when you desperately need financial support, many donors are unable to help. […]
CARES Act deferral of, changes to and limits on excess business losses By: David M. Reape During this challenging time, we know that everyone’s highest priority continues to be the health and well-being of their families, friends, neighbors and co-workers. At the same time, we’re focused […]
Relief from not making employment tax deposits due to COVID-19 tax credits By: David M. Reape The IRS has issued guidance providing relief from failure to make employment tax deposits for employers that are entitled to the refundable tax credits provided under two laws passed in […]
Expanded Deductions for Charitable Giving Due to CARES Act In response to COVID-19, and in an effort to encourage more charitable giving in 2020, the recently enacted government stimulus bill (the “CARES Act”) provides some additional tax relief for […]