New Guidance on ERTC 2020 Refunds Requires Amended Returns
What’s the impact of the 2020 Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) on income tax filings? According to the newest guidance from the IRS, it could be quite substantial for some filers. The current IRS guidance states that if a taxpayer has a 2020 ERTC credit, then the wages on the
The New Tax Credits – Zeroing in on the ERC
On the surface, taking the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is four easy steps, but we all know that nothing’s really easy. This is especially true when it comes to interpreting new legislation where not all the guidance is out yet. And, to make things even more complex, there are different
What if My PPP Loan Gets Audited?
Borrowers that participated in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are aware there are two primary certifications that have been and will be made with respect to their PPP loan. To receive the loan, borrowers had to make a certification of need. As they apply for loan forgiveness, the certification of
Don’t Be Fooled! Tax Scams in 2020
“We don’t get fooled again!” are the lyrics and namesake of the 1970 song by Rock n’ Roll band The Who, and 50 years later, they are still words to live by in today’s chaotic environment. With all of the distractions brought on by the pandemic comes a golden
When Should I Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness?
Get Ready, But Be Patient “When should I apply for PPP loan forgiveness?” That’s a question many anxious borrowers are asking themselves, and wondering if now is the right time, or if they’d be better off waiting. In this particular instance, the age-old saying of “hurry up and wait”
Small Businesses May Get Second Bite at the PPP Apple
A new bill, the Prioritized Paycheck Protection Program (P4) Act, was introduced in the Senate on June 18, and if it becomes law, it will allow certain small businesses to apply for a second Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP). The PPP – which offers loans that can amount to as