I know what you’re thinking: Hasn’t 2020 been bad enough without the government piling on some new tax laws we have to worry about? I totally agree with you there! While it’s true that tax law changes don’t typically benefit…
Great news! If you borrowed $50,000 or less through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the application for loan forgiveness just got way easier. Today, I’ll tell you about the changes and answer some common PPP loan forgiveness questions. How has…
To many people, the IRS is a big, scary institution that makes demands, takes your money, and penalizes you for the smallest mistake. If that’s your view too, then you might be surprised to learn that the IRS is capable…
If you’re like many of my clients, part of the dread of tax time is sorting through a pile of receipts you’ve thrown in a box or drawer somewhere. The root of this problem is that many people just don’t…
Once you’ve gone through the process of making your business an S corp, you are likely wondering how you get paid. You are, after all, your best employee, so let’s make sure you get this right. In this article, I…
The number of people permanently working remotely is on the rise. For many, this is the first time working from home has been an option, so how to file taxes while telecommuting is a hot question right now. I want…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small…
Usually, around the last week of January, I receive panicked emails about missing W-9 forms, missing social security numbers, or vendors who simply refuse to fill out W-9s. If this is you, do not worry. In this article, I have…
Taxes and health insurance are two areas of your business that you probably don’t want to spend much time thinking about. These topics are boring and confusing to most people. I get it. The good news is that I actually…
As an accountant who works with small business owners, I know how much tax liability can impact the lives of our clients. In fact, the question I hear the most is: “How can I pay less in taxes?” This is…
