Employee Retention Tax Credit Overview
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation The second relief bill, passed at the end of 2020, contains updates to the employee retention credit, a refundable payroll tax credit. Each option has its […]
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February 27, 2021
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February 16, 2021
Inoculating Your Business for the Post-COVID Economy: Disruptions Create Opportunity
By Leon LeBrecque, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS Magazine Good riddance to 2020, to pandemics, to shutdowns, to complicated new regulations and to elections. The question we need to ask […]
January 19, 2021
Quick Action Required – New Stimulus For Small Business
By Leon LaBrecque, JD, CPA, CFP®, CFA | Chief Growth Officer, Sequoia Financial The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gave us some last-minute fiscal relief, notably $600 stimulus checks for individuals and […]
January 4, 2021
COVID Relief Bill: Tax Credits for Paid Leave Extended to March 31
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill has become law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and […]
December 31, 2020
Understanding IRS Audit Guidance
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo IRS examiners usually do their homework before meeting with taxpayers and their professional representatives. This includes reviewing any relevant Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) that typically focus […]
December 22, 2020
Family Business Owners Must Weave Together Succession and Estate Planning
By Rebecca Millsap, CPA, courtesy of Yeo & Yeo It’s been estimated that there are roughly 5 million family-owned businesses in the United States. Annually, these companies make substantial contributions to both […]
December 21, 2020
FAQs About Tax-Free Disaster Relief Payments During the COVID-19 Crisis
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo Many people are struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, some individuals qualify for federal-income-tax-free disaster relief and disaster mitigation payments paid by […]
November 24, 2020
Now More Than Ever, Carefully Track Payroll Records
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo The subject of payroll has been top-of-mind for business owners this year. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered economic changes that caused considerable fluctuations in the size […]
November 20, 2020
Award Year-End Bonuses the Right Way
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo This has been a rough year for many businesses in a broad range of industries — perhaps including your company. As the New Year beckons, you might […]
November 18, 2020
Best Practices When Forecasting Cash Flow
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo Cash flow is a top concern for most businesses today. Cash flow forecasts can help you predict potential shortfalls and proactively address working capital gaps. […]
November 11, 2020
Compensation Planning in the Covid-19 Era
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation As businesses move forward operating in new ways in the midst of this global pandemic, many are rethinking how their employees are compensated. In the pre-Covid […]
November 9, 2020
Payroll and Tax Changes in 2021
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation What will 2021 bring us? After a year of turmoil and surprises, no one has a clear crystal ball. But there are some certainties, and one […]
October 21, 2020
Reviewing Your Disaster Plan in a Tumultuous Year
By Nolan Felsing, CPA, courtesy of Yeo & Yeo It’s been a year like no other. The sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in March forced every business owner — ready […]
October 20, 2020
The Easiest Way to Survive an IRS Audit is to Get Ready in Advance
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo IRS audit rates are historically low, according to the latest data, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. […]
September 22, 2020
Tax Implications of Working From Home and Collecting Unemployment
By Andrew Matuzak, CPA, PFS, courtesy of Yeo & Yeo COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways, and some of the changes have tax implications. Here is basic information about […]
September 1, 2020
Relief with Respect to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to Employers Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease 2019 Pandemic
Notice 2020-65 On August 8, 2020, the President of the United States issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to use his authority pursuant to section […]
August 24, 2020
President Trump Issues Executive Order To Create Temporary Payroll Tax Deferral
Courtesy of Ahola On August 8th, President Trump signed an Executive Order that would issue a temporary payroll tax deferral for the employee portion of Social Security taxes, after an […]
May 6, 2020
Consumers Energy Foundation Provides $1.8 Million to Support Small Businesses in Communities Across Michigan
The Consumers Energy Foundation is donating $1.8 million to nine organizations to provide a lifeline to small businesses across Michigan – focusing in particular on helping female- and minority-owned businesses.
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