by Steve Perry | Aug 14, 2020 | CARES Act, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
One of the most talked about of the four documents describes the deferral of payroll taxes otherwise known as the employment tax. This tax is imposed under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). This tax has two components. The 6.2% Social...
by Steve Perry | Jul 31, 2020 | CARES Act, Representation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
After several months of the IRS being closed for all except the most mission critical functions, the service is open again, at least in part. Many taxpayers have received computer generated letters mailed after the due date. Others who have tax problems,...
by Steve Perry | May 8, 2020 | CARES Act, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The Federal Government has taken many steps to help businesses weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of their efforts are well known because stories about government loans and grants are easier to report and more interesting than the harder to understand...
by Steve Perry | May 1, 2020 | CARES Act, Small Business Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
During this time, businesses are doing everything they can to stay solvent. The Federal Government is helping with Payroll Protection Program(PPP) and Emergency Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Of course, with any government program there are hidden...
by Steve Perry | Mar 31, 2020 | CARES Act, Representation, Tax Planning
This past weekend, President Trump signed the largest expenditure bill in history. HR 748, “The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) has all sorts of benefits. Setting the politics aside, let’s look at just a few of the...
by Steve Perry | Dec 31, 2019 | Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The President recently signed a spending bill. Contained in this bill were some very significant changes to the tax code that affect both personal and business returns and, in some situations, may justify an amended 2018 return. Among these changes include:...
