2019 Tax filing deadline is July 15
The Covid extended tax filing date is coming up on July 15. Good news for those that are expecting a tax refund this year and are just now filing – you can also expect to receive interest on your tax return filed between April 15 and July 15. The Internal Revenue Service announced that it …
Read moreTapping Retirement Savings During a Financial Crisis
As the number of COVID-19 cases began to skyrocket in March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The legislation may make it easier for Americans to access money in their retirement plans, temporarily waiving the 10% early-withdrawal penalty and increasing the amount they could borrow. Understanding these new guidelines …
Read moreMid-Year Is a Good Time to Fine-Tune Your Finances
The first part of 2020 was rocky, but there should be better days ahead. Taking a close look at your finances may give you the foundation you need to begin moving forward. Mid-year is an ideal time to do so, because the planning opportunities are potentially greater than if you waited until the end of …
Read moreWhat is the Employee Retention Credit and How to Get It?
Businesses that had their operation partially or fully suspended due to government shutdown orders, or have had a 50% decline in gross receipts compared to same quarter in 2019, may be able to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the CARES Act. The ERC encourages businesses to keep their employees on payroll. The refundable …
Read moreUpdated Guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program
Additional Funding On April 24, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPP & HCE Act), which includes provisions for $310 billion of additional funding to restart the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill is the fourth passed to address the economic impact of Covid-19. In addition to the …
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