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  • Make the most of the Employee Retention Credit

    • March 31, 2021
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been with us for a year. But questions about it remain for many employers. With the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extending the credit and expanding eligibility — and the credit worth as

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  • Extended tax filing deadline for individual taxpayers in 2021

    • March 18, 2021
    • Posted by: Bill Jacob
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    The IRS has announced that the federal income tax filing deadline for individuals for the 2020 tax year is extended from April 15, 2021, until Monday, May 17, 2021. The IRS extended the deadline to provide relief to taxpayers facing challenges as a result of the pandemic and because it’s grappling with a rising backlog

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  • The American Rescue Plan Act provides sweeping relief measures for eligible families and businesses

    • March 18, 2021
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide far-reaching relief from the economic and other repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding for testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, education, and state and local governments, the ARPA includes extensive

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  • The American Rescue Plan Act has passed: What’s in it for you?

    • March 11, 2021
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    Today, Thursday March 11, 2021, the President has signed into law the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic that has haunted the country for the last year. The 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes $1.9 trillion in funding for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments. The

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  • PPP revisions target smallest businesses

    • March 1, 2021
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    The Biden administration has announced several reforms to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to bring greater relief to the smallest and most vulnerable businesses. Among other things, the administration is imposing a two-week moratorium on loans to companies with 20 or more employees and focusing on smaller businesses. It’s also changing several program rules

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  • Can your business benefit from the enhanced Employee Retention Tax Credit?

    • January 28, 2021
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: Tax, Tax Legislation
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    COVID-19 has shut down many businesses, causing widespread furloughs and layoffs. Fortunately, employers that keep workers on their payrolls are eligible for a refundable Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), which was extended and enhanced in the latest law. Background on the credit  The CARES Act, enacted in March of 2020, created the ERTC. The credit:

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  • PPP loans have reopened: Let’s review the tax consequences

    • January 28, 2021
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: Tax, Tax Legislation
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    The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopened the week of January 11. If you’re fortunate to get a PPP loan to help during the COVID-19 crisis (or you received one last year), you may wonder about the tax consequences. Background on the loans  In March of 2020, the CARES Act

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  • New law doubles business meal deductions and makes favorable PPP loan changes

    • January 27, 2021
    • Posted by: Bill Jacob
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    The COVID-19 relief bill, signed into law on December 27, 2020, provides a further response from the federal government to the pandemic. It also contains numerous tax breaks for businesses. Here are some highlights of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), which also includes other laws within it. Business meal deduction increased  The new law

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  • CKCO Leadership News

    • October 7, 2020
    • Posted by: Kathy Klang
    • Category: Business Management, CKCO News, Succession Planning
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    Cummings, Keegan & Co., P.L.L.P. (CKCO) is excited to announce that Peter Maddalena, CPA has been named Leading Partner effective October 1, 2020. Peter succeeds Kathy Klang, CPA/ABV who served as Managing Partner for 14 years. Although Kathy is stepping away from the duties as Managing Partner, she will remain active in the firm serving

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  • President Trump’s action to defer payroll taxes: What does it mean for your business?

    • August 20, 2020
    • Posted by: Jen Gostovic
    • Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
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    On August 8, President Trump signed four executive actions, including a Presidential Memorandum to defer the employee’s portion of Social Security taxes for some people. These actions were taken in an effort to offer more relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The action only defers the taxes, which means they’ll have to be paid in the future.

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