Business Advisory
NJEDA Opens Pre-registration for Phase 4 of Small Business Relief
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 4 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on Wednesday, April 14, adding $85 million in funds from the CARES Act. Phase 4 will provide grants up to $20,000 to New Jersey small and medium sized businesses and non-profits that have been negatively impacted…
Read MoreAppropriations Law Addresses PPP Forgiveness, Tax Treatment
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed into law in late December 2020, allocated additional funding for forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — for both first-time and so-called “second-draw” borrowers who’ve been hit by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes several critical provisions related to loan forgiveness and tax…
Read MoreUpdates to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Below you will find a summary outlining the three Acts impacting the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), including the most recent changes implemented by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) enacted on March 27, 2020 provides an Employee Retention Credit to employers to keep their employees on payroll. An eligible…
Read MoreSelf-Employed May Be Eligible for COVID-Related Tax Breaks for 2020
If you’re self-employed as a sole proprietor, partner or limited liability company (LLC) member, COVID-relief legislation passed in 2020 included tax breaks that may affect your 2020 personal federal income tax return. In some cases, the tax savings may be significant. Here are two important COVID-related tax breaks that every self-employed individual should consider before…
Read MorePPP Deadline Extension plus Other Program Updates
The PPP Extension Act of 2021 has been formally signed by President Biden, which extends the Paycheck Protection Program through May 31, 2021. The program, originally scheduled to expire on March 31, 2021, will continue accepting applications until May 31, 2021. We would like to note that May 31, 2021 is Monday, Memorial day so applications…
Read MoreThe Importance of Insurance Coverage Audit
Insurance is a fact of life for real estate investors. From start to finish, each project needs to have the proper insurance. The time to wonder whether you’re properly insured is before there’s an issue. To be safe, hiring a qualified professional to help conduct an insurance coverage audit may be necessary. This article reviews…
Read MoreMake the Most of Patient-Facing Technology
Patient-facing technologies — or a medical practice’s phone system, website and patient portal — offer new and current patients ways to access the practice’s services. The importance of these technologies shouldn’t be underestimated. This article looks at each technology category and explains how practices can ensure that these technologies provide the best possible experiences for…
Read MorePPP Application Deadline is March 31, 2021
For those who are still planning on applying for the second round funding of the PPP program, the deadline remains March 31, 2021. Although there is a bill currently in Congress to extend the application period, it is best to plan accordingly and complete your application with the March 31 date in mind. We will…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Act Tax Implications
President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) on March 11, 2021. Among the act’s many provisions are several tax items including the tax treatment of 2020 unemployment benefits, the phaseout ranges for economic impact payments, and the treatment of student loan debt forgiveness were changed by the Senate. Below…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Changes to PPP
In an effort to target smaller businesses, the Biden administration abruptly changed crucial rules to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). It is intended to help the smallest and neediest companies, which have sometimes struggled to obtain aid from the federal relief effort. What are the five changes to the Paycheck Protection Program? 1.…
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