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The CARES Act’s Impact on Employee Benefit Plans
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed and became immediately effective. What ...
Benefit with a Twist: The Roth 401(k)
Most everyone has heard of a 401(k) plan, and a sizable number of adults likely have at least a passing ...
Heed the Lessons of Your Tax Return and Check Your Withholding
Every year’s tax return provides valuable lessons on the optimal amount that taxpayers should have withheld from their paychecks. Heeding ...
COVID-19: Unemployment and Unexpected Taxes—Plan Ahead!
As of the end of April 2020, there were 23 million Americans who are out of work and most of ...
What to Do If a Deceased Family Member Received a COVID-19 Stimulus Check
Millions of Americans already have received their $1,200 Economic Impact Payment (EIP) stimulus checks from the IRS due to COVID-19 ...
COVID-19: PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates
We recorded this show on May 5, 2020, and things are changing daily. So this is what we know as ...
QuickBooks How-To: Recording Funds Received from the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Here are the detailed instructions for recording funds received from the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in ...
A Large Unpaid Tax Bill Could Put Your Passport at Risk
Most Americans aren’t using their passports right now. But it’s still important to remember that, if the IRS certifies that ...
Rolling Over Capital Gains Into a Qualified Opportunity Fund
If you’re selling a business interest, real estate or other highly appreciated property, you could get hit with a substantial ...
COVID-19: The CARES Act and Leasehold Improvements
We recorded this show on April 28, 2020, and things are changing daily. So this is what we know as ...
