Articles & Publications

view PDF Dear Clients, Friends and Community Partners, For the first time in over 25 years, our annual client letter has both a new look and a new voice. This is the first year we’re coming to you by. Read More >>

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the CARES Act encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll. In 2021, the tax credit is 70% of up to $10,000 in wages paid in the first and second quarter by an eligible. Read More >>

There has been a flurry of activity since late December and changes are still occurring. The second round of PPP funding; expansion of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC); various introductions of new and/or updated forms; interpretations for calculating revenue. Read More >>

The SBA issued 18 pages of guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help companies assess whether they qualify to borrow funds under the Paycheck Protection Program and the types of documentation they would need to. Read More >>

Earlier this week we posted that the revamped Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application portals had reopened for select borrowers and would be open to all other businesses shortly thereafter. Application forms for first and second-draw loans were made available.. Read More >>

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) is a $2.3 trillion spending bill that combines $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the operation of. Read More >>

As we mentioned last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury released the loan application forms for the revamped Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The application portals, which launch today, are open for small community financial institutions to. Read More >>

*UPDATE* The SBA and Treasury announced that the revamped Paycheck Protection Program will open Monday 1/11/21 for select lenders and borrowers. Read post >> The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued regulatory guidance Wednesday evening for the. Read More >>

In addition to our new organizational leadership structure which took effect January 1, 2021, we have created a new Director role and appointed four leaders within the firm to hold these positions. Karen Costantini, Cindy Mitchell and Tara Shulas. Read More >>

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021) passed Congress on December 21, 2020, and is awaiting the President’s signature. The CAA is 5,500 pages that touch on many areas of tax law, and additional changes could occur as the. Read More >>