The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially, only community financial institutions will be able to make
Barnes Dennig is dedicated to helping you identify opportunities, options and strategies to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visit our COVID-19 Advisory Services Page here to learn more. Interim Rules The immediate effective date of this interim final rule will benefit small businesses so that they can immediately
Finding the Silver Lining in a Net Operating Loss The CARES Act is designed to minimize the economic impact for individuals and organizations; softening the blow of Net Operating Losses (NOLs) is a significant part of that relief. The CARES Act restores a taxpayer’s ability to file an NOL carryback
Employee Benefit Plan Audit Frequently Asked Questions Navigating the complexities of employee benefit plan audits can feel daunting — especially as rules and thresholds evolve. That’s why we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions we hear from plan sponsors. Inside, you’ll find guidance on what triggers an
Fractional CFOs can be deployed at any stage in an organization’s lifespan, however, they’re most often brought in during periods of high growth. The process of identifying a qualified fractional CFO includes asking the right questions and keeping track of the variables in the market. To make an informed choice
At the end of the 2019 calendar year, Congress passed the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (H.R.3301). One provision of the House Bill related to retroactively extending the income tax credit available for biodiesel and alternative fuels. The tax extender will provide welcome relief to companies that
Fellow and author for the National Association of Wholesale-Distributors and CEO of the Network for Business Innovation, Mark Dancer, recently led a thought-provoking webinar for regional distribution industry leaders where he gave his perspective on why innovation is critical for distributors today – and for success tomorrow and beyond. Dancer’s
With record-breaking participation and sharp insight into the region’s evolving labor and benefits landscape, the 2025 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Compensation & Benefits Study provides a timely snapshot of how businesses are adapting and preparing for what’s ahead. Record participation, expanding reach This year’s study, presented by Barnes Dennig, Custom
On Wednesday, February 5, Barnes Dennig (BD) and Buechner Haffer Myers & Koenig (BHMK) hosted a panel discussion on Opportunity Zones. In an intimate, small group setting, our attendees were able to hear useful information, personal stories and some nationally recognized news from our panelists, which included: Brian Redden (BHMK)
As 2023 draws to a close and 2024 looms large, now is a great time for strategic tax planning. This tax planning guide is designed to help individuals and businesses efficiently plan taxes, minimize tax liability, and avoid penalties and audits. First, some important questions to consider Have you been
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFSn61aJc0U Can’t watch the video? Download a copy of the transcript here. The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 have been significant for all of us on both a personal and professional level. If you’re a business owner, or in charge of information technology for your company,