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    Make the most of the Employee Retention Credit
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    Make the most of the Employee Retention Credit

    The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been with us for a year. But questions about it remain for many employers. With the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extending the credit and expanding eligibility — and the credit worth as much as $28,000 per employee for 2021 — employers should brush up on the details. Credit history The CARES Act, which was enacted in March of 2
    New law: Parents and other eligible Americans to receive direct payments
    • Mar 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    New law: Parents and other eligible Americans to receive direct payments

    The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law on March 11, provides a variety of tax and financial relief to help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the many initiatives are direct payments that will be made to eligible individuals. And parents under certain income thresholds will also receive additional payments in the coming months through a greatly revised Child Tax Credit. Here are some answers to questions about these payments. What are the two types of
    Business highlights in the new American Rescue Plan Act
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Business highlights in the new American Rescue Plan Act

    President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11. While the new law is best known for the provisions providing relief to individuals, there are also several tax breaks and financial benefits for businesses. Here are some of the tax highlights of the ARPA. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This valuable tax credit is extended from June 30 until December 31, 2021. The ARPA continues the ERC rate of credit at 70% for this extended period of
    Launching a small business? Here are some tax considerations for sole proprietors.
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Launching a small business? Here are some tax considerations for sole proprietors.

    While many businesses have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some entrepreneurs have started new small businesses. Many of these people start out operating as sole proprietors. Here are some tax rules and considerations involved in operating with that entity. The pass-through deduction To the extent your business generates qualified business income (QBI), you’re eligible to claim the pass-through or QBI deduction, subject to limitations. For tax years through
    The American Rescue Plan Act has passed: What’s in it for you?
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    The American Rescue Plan Act has passed: What’s in it for you?

    Congress has passed the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic that has haunted the country for the last year. President Biden is expected to sign the 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which includes $1.9 trillion in funding for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments. The ARPA extends and expands some of the critical provisions in the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). It also
    Retiring soon? Recent law changes may have an impact on your retirement savings
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    Retiring soon? Recent law changes may have an impact on your retirement savings

    If you’re approaching retirement, you probably want to ensure the money you’ve saved in retirement plans lasts as long as possible. If so, be aware that a law was recently enacted that makes significant changes to retirement accounts. The SECURE Act, which was signed into law in late 2019, made a number of changes of interest to those nearing retirement. You can keep making traditional IRA contributions if you’re still working Before 2020, traditional IRA contributions weren’
    Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025
    • Mar 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025

    Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Be aware that a recent law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups. Employers can qualify for a tax credit known as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) that’s worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee ($4,800, $5,600 and $9,600 for certain veterans and $9,000 for “long-term family assistance recipients”). The credit is generally limited to eligible employees who began work for the em
    Didn’t contribute to an IRA last year? There still may be time.
    • Mar 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Didn’t contribute to an IRA last year? There still may be time.

    If you’re getting ready to file your 2020 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there might still be an opportunity to lower it. If you qualify, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April 15, 2021 filing date and benefit from the tax savings on your 2020 return. Please note that if you were affected by the winter storms in Texas, the extended deadline also applies to IRA contributions. (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/
    If you run a business from home, you could qualify for home office deductions
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    If you run a business from home, you could qualify for home office deductions

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. If you’re self-employed and run your business from your home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income. There are two methods for claiming this tax break: the actual expenses method and the simplified method. Who qualifies? In general, you qualify for home office deductions if part of your home is used “regularly and exclusivel

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