The Small Business Administration and Department of the Treasury announced plans to reopen Paycheck Protection Program loan applications starting with community financial institutions on Monday, January 11.
The bill...more
On December 21, 2020, Congress approved the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Ventures Act. After threatening to veto the bill, President Trump signed the bill into law on December 27....more
The $2.3 trillion COVID-19 stimulus is now law. There are a variety of provisions including a modification to the mandated employer leave for exposure and quarantine....more
On December 21, 2020, Congress approved the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Ventures Act. While the act still needs to be signed by the President before it becomes law, it makes some extensions and...more
As employers consider the financial impact of COVID-19, some are considering eliminating employer contributions to 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Notice 2020-52 addresses many employer concerns regarding mid-year amendments to safe...more
On July 4, President Trump signed an extension to the Payroll Protection Program allowing borrowers to apply for funds through August 8 (formerly June 30) of this year. At the time the extension was signed, approximately $130...more
On June 14, the Iowa Legislature passed HF2641 which consists of multiple amendments to Iowa tax law. The bill was signed by Governor Reynolds on June 29 and takes effect July 1....more
In the final day of the 2020 session, the Iowa legislature passed a bill that enacted several changes to Iowa tax laws. This post addresses several miscellaneous changes made to the tax laws that are effective immediately....more
The Iowa Legislature’s passage of HF2641 makes several changes to Iowa tax law. Among these changes are updates to the Department of Revenue’s penalties....more
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill last week enacting several changes to Iowa tax laws. This post addresses the changes made to Iowa’s Sales and Use Tax laws. These changes will be implemented when Governor Reynolds signs the...more
The SBA just released new revised loan forgiveness application forms integrating changes from the PPP Flexibility Act. The form is largely the same with some specific changes highlighted here....more
We are receiving a number of questions about PPP forgiveness and the PPP Flexibility Act, signed by President Trump on June 5. This Q&A is intended to answer some of those questions, but remember, your individual...more
On June 3, 2020, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the Act) that is currently awaiting signature by President Trump. Among the other benefits discussed below, the Act provides borrowers with...more
Q: Our company was fortunate to receive a PPP loan but now during our ramp up for work several employees have either voluntarily quit and at least one was terminated. How does that affect our PPP payment obligations?...more
The Small Business Administration recently released the application for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness which describes how some of the tests and definitions would be applied under the CARES...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), authorizing certain businesses to apply for loans, a portion of which was eligible for forgiveness through the...more
5/14/2020
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The CARES Act signed into law on March 27, 2020 contains numerous provisions to deliver tax relief to businesses amidst the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Charitable Contributions -
The deduction...more
The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides several tax benefits for individuals, some will be seen immediately and others not until you file your 2020 taxes.
Tax Credit -
There are some specific rules...more
The Paycheck Protection Program is part of the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and allows small businesses with 500 or fewer employees to apply for federally backed loans to pay for...more
In an effort to support American workers, Congress passed the new federally funded Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Here’s what employers need to know about how this will affect their health and...more
On March 20, 2020, the IRS made an announcement (2020-57) providing some guidance on the implementation of the Paid Sick Leave Credit and Child Care Leave Credit included in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. It...more
3/25/2020
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Withholding Tax
Proposed regulations for the Qualified Business Income (or QBI) deduction were recently released which helped to further define and make rules on this new tax incentive for certain business owners.
What is QBI?
In order...more
The Iowa Legislature adopted new tax law last May relating to the federal Qualified Business Income (or QBI) deduction allowed by the Internal Revenue Code. As discussed in previous posts, the QBI is a new federal deduction...more
Late in 2017, H.R.1, the federal tax reform bill (the “Federal Tax Act”) was signed into law. Effective January 1, 2018, the maximum federal corporate income tax rate decreased from 35% to 21%. ...more
What is an ESOP?
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is an employee benefit plan designed to give company stock to its employees. ...more