Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’

Tax Alert- What qualifies as a “coronavirus-related distribution” from a retirement plan?

As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain “coronavirus-related distributions” from their retirement plans without paying tax. So how do you qualify? In

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Scott Kaplowitch to be a panelist on upcoming webinar

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Sapers & Wallack will be hosting a third Town Hall webinar in which panelists will share their latest insights around the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and office re-opening best

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Jason Pierce to present Business Accounting and Risk Mitigation during COVID-19

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Partner Jason Pierce will be presenting Business Accounting and Risk Mitigation during COVID-19 for the Business Lawyers Network. During this discussion, Pierce will address the impacts COVID-19 has had on

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Emerging Tax Alert – PPP borrowers get concessions, additional guidance on forgiveness

The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which loosens several of the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP’s) more onerous restrictions regarding loan forgiveness. President Trump has signed the bill

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Accounting & Audit Alert – Overcoming the challenges of remote auditing during the COVID-19 crisis

Many people are currently working from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your external auditors are no exception. Fortunately, in recent years, most audit firms have been investing in technology

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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Released

On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application.  This application includes instructions in full detail as well

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PPP Guidance Update

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, continues to provide additional guidance with respect to the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  A list of Frequently Asked Questions

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Accounting & Audit Alert – COVID-19: A reminder of why cross-training your accounting staff is key

Imagine this scenario: A company’s controller is hospitalized for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and she’s the only person inside the company who knows how its accounting and payroll software works. She also is the only

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Emerging Tax Alert – SBA extends the PPP repayment deadline for self-certification

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the repayment deadline for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) borrowers that wish to take advantage of the “good faith” self-certification of eligibility option. The deadline is now automatically extended

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Tax Alert- Tax questions related to COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now. My employer closed the office and I’m working from home. Can I deduct any of

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