coronavirus

Nine Insights into PPP Loan Forgiveness for the Self-Employed

1. Do I Have to Spend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Proceeds?  Yes, from the looks of the law. The instructions for line 9 of Schedule A for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Form 3508 PPP forgiveness application state: Line 9: Enter any amounts paid to owners (owner-employees, a self-employed individual, or general partners). …

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Making Smart Choices from the COVID-19 Tax Relief Options

Making Smart Choices from the COVID-19 Tax Relief Options   The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Increase Act of 2020 adds billions of dollars to the already $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act is a well received gift to individuals and businesses, including meaningful tax relief. The recent …

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Are You Self-Employed with No Employees? You’re Eligible for COVID-19 Cash

Are You Self-Employed with No Employees? You’re Eligible for COVID-19 Cash Would you think you would ever hear: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Well it’s actually kind of a true statement in the strange times of COVID. The Government: “I’m going to give you $20,833 today. I want you to give …

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COVID-19: CARES Act Allows $100,000 Tax-Free IRA Grab and Repay

More Relief: Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Rules Suspended for 2020 The $2 trillion COVID-19 economic recovery bill finally made it through Congress and was signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27. The legislation is titled the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). It’s a daunting 880 pages long, …

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COVID-19: Significant Payroll and Self-Employment Tax Relief for Businesses

COVID-19: Significant Payroll and Self-Employment Tax Relief for Businesses   If you own your business or are self-employed, payroll taxes and self-employment taxes are likely two of your biggest tax burdens. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and business all over are suffering. Congress is going into overdrive to help you individually and …

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