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Texas Storms Bring Federal Disaster Tax Relief
Texas has received a disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the wake of the catastrophic winter storms that struck the state in mid-February. The declaration...

Tax & Accounting Tips for Federal Government Contractors
If you’re a small business owner interested in government contracting, it’s essential to understand the unique accounting and tax considerations that can come with those types of arrangements....

Can I Get More PPP Money?
Are you ready for more Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money? The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, has opened up what it’s calling...

How Does Innocent Spouse Relief Work?
Can you be held responsible for taxes a spouse or recently made ex-spouse failed to declare on your joint tax return? Yes and no. It’s called innocent spouse relief, but there are several hoops...

Your Business Is at Risk of Fraud in 2021
Be on the alert: Scams involving employee theft and embezzlement, cyber fraud, vendor payments, and more are on the rise—at a rate of 79% more fraud since May. The Association of Certified...

What’s New from the IRS?
The IRS issued several final rules and other tax announcements at the close of 2020. Several may affect your upcoming tax filing, particularly if you’re a business owner. Take a look at the...

PPP Loan Changes and an Intro to PPP2
Did you receive a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in 2020? Do you need additional funds in 2021? With the newest COVID-19 relief bill that passed in December 2020 comes some...

Large Gift & Estate Tax Changes in 2021?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) temporarily increased the basic exclusion amount of large estate gifts and reduced federal estate tax rates. The moves were made to help high net worth...

Your Sales Tax “Holiday” Is Ending
In the early months of the pandemic, states and local jurisdictions slowed their enforcement of sales tax collections from small businesses. But now that we're finding a new norm within...

Surprise! State Taxes May Kick in If Working Remotely
If you spent part of your 2020 quarantine working remotely out of state, you (or your business entity) could be surprised with state taxes. A recent poll found that more than half of Americans...