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Congress Makes Charitable Giving Easier During the COVID-19 Crisis

To encourage charitable contributions to deserving qualified charities during these trying times, Congress has relaxed some of its restrictions related to how much a taxpayer can deduct as a charitable contribution in any given year. Under…
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Businesses Score Big Tax Benefits with the CARES Act

As part of the stimulus package to help offset the financial damage inflicted on businesses as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Congress restored the ability of businesses that suffer a loss to carry those losses back and recover taxes paid…
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Full Breakdown: IRS Filing, Payment, and Action Deadlines

On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23 which has expanded the postponement of filing and payment obligations to include those due on or after April 1, 2020 and before July 15, 2020. This notice expands on Notices 2020-18 and 2020-20. Filing…
Capital Building

Stimulus Legislation Includes SBA Loan Forgiveness

Among the hardest hit during the coronavirus epidemic are the small businesses that have lost their revenue sources and do not have the financial resources to weather the storm. In this case, the federal government’s SBA (Small Business Administration)…
Home Ownership & Taxes

Working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak?

It probably won’t save you much on your taxes Even if you always hire a tax preparer to do your taxes for you, you probably know that the most effective way of reducing your tax liability is through deductions and tax credits. Since one…

Running Low on Money? Congress Has Made it Easier for You to Tap Your Retirement Savings

If you are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 epidemic, you will be happy to know Congress, as part of the CARES Act enacted on March 27, has made it easier for you to access your retirement funds during this emergency. Normally,…
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Q&A: Understanding SBA Disaster Loans and What They Mean for You

If you’re a small business owner struggling financially due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there is help available. The SBA is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million – here are answers to the FAQs. How much funding…
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What Does the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Mean for You?

The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (Cares Act) includes many tax and financial breaks for both individuals and businesses. We broke down many of the essential elements and how they can assist you and your business during…
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Beware of Scammers During the COVID-19 Crisis

As part of the efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the elderly, especially those over the age of 80 who are most susceptible the dangers of the virus, have been asked to self-isolate themselves. At the same time, the public has been asked…