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IRS Issues Clarification FAQs for deferred employer tax deposits and payments allowed by the CARES Act
- April 17, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
No CommentsThe IRS has clarified several details regarding the deferral of Employer’s Social Security tax, a provision included in the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act enacted March 27, 2020. The payroll tax deferral period begins on March 27, 2020 and ends December 31, 2020. This list of frequently asked questions provides much-needed clarification
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The IRS announces new COVID-19-related assistance for taxpayers
- April 13, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
The IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury have announced new relief for federal taxpayers affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The IRS had already extended certain deadlines to file and pay federal income taxes and estimated tax payments due April 15, 2020, without incurring late filing penalties, late payment penalties or interest. The additional
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The SBA launches the Paycheck Protection Program
- April 8, 2020
- Posted by: Peter Maddalena
- Category: Business Management, COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allocates nearly $350 billion to a new lending program through the Small Business Administration (SBA), aimed at helping employers cover their payrolls during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are subject to 100% forgiveness if certain criteria are satisfied,
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Using your financial statements during an economic crisis
- April 7, 2020
- Posted by: Jason Schilling
- Category: Accounting & Bookkeeping, Business Management, COVID-19 Updates
The economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced business owners to reevaluate their operations and make difficult decisions. One place to look for the information you need to make rational, reasonable moves is your financial statements. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, these typically comprise a statement of cash flows, a balance sheet,
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Answers to questions about the CARES Act employee retention tax credit
- April 6, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employee retention credit is available to employers, including nonprofit organizations, with operations that have been fully or partially suspended as a result
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COVID-19 stimulus package offers relief to affected individual taxpayers
- April 1, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
To help mitigate the financial and health crises related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), on Friday, March 27, 2020, the largest economic relief package in modern U.S. history was signed into law. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is intended to shore up the country on multiple fronts and includes
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CARES Act provides COVID-19 pandemic relief to businesses
- March 31, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) represents the third phase of Congress’s legislative efforts to address the financial and health care crisis resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition to providing relief to individuals and mustering forces to shore up the medical response, the CARES Act includes numerous provisions intended
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Highlights of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- March 28, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: COVID-19 Updates, Tax, Tax Legislation
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has been signed into law. Among other things, the new law temporarily requires certain employers to provide expanded paid sick and family leave for employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Employers’ increased costs will be offset by new tax credits, which also may be available to self-employed individuals.
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Tax Deadline and Payments Extended to July 15, 2020
- March 23, 2020
- Posted by: Jen Gostovic
- Category: Tax
The deadline to file individual federal tax returns has been automatically extended to July 15, 2020 – as announced by the Treasury Department and IRS on Friday, March 20, 2020. No additional forms need to be filed to receive the 90-day extension. The extension applies to corporations, estates, and trusts. Minnesota Department of Revenue also
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COVID-19 Impacts for Tax Season
- March 19, 2020
- Posted by: Kathy Klang
- Category: CKCO News, Tax
After driving through the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro these days, it’s clear that we are navigating in an uncertain time during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The health and safety of the CKCO team, our families, clients, and communities is most important to us. The CKCO offices remain open and continue to provide the client
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