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Details of the Bipartisan COVID Relief Plan Proposal

Congressional leaders are currently working on a bipartisan proposal to provide additional stimulus to the U.S. economy in the waning days of the lame duck session. Although many of the details are still unknown, the American Institute of CPAs. Read More >>

2020 Year End Tax Planning for Businesses and Individuals

Year-end tax planning is always challenging, but President-Elect Biden entering the White House along with the coronavirus pandemic have added a whole new layer of complexity to the equation. The balance of power in the Senate will be determined. Read More >>

This holiday season, we are grateful.

This holiday season will continue to be unlike any other, and while many traditions will look different, we remain grateful. GRATEFUL for your flexibility with embracing new avenues of communication. GRATEFUL for the health and safety of our families,. Read More >>

IRS Issues Additional Guidance on Taxability of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

We previously reported back in May that the IRS issued Notice 2020-32, stating that expenses related to forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans would not be deductible. This created much uncertainty as to how those rules would apply under. Read More >>

AICPA Joins 80+ Organizations Concerned About Paycheck Protection Program Loan Necessity Questionnaires

We previously reported that the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a draft on October 26 to begin asking Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders to issue “Loan Necessity Questionnaires” to borrowers that received $2 million or more in funds from. Read More >>

Staff Highlights – Summer/Fall 2020

November 17, 2020 BMF InsightsMeet Our Team BMF

BMF has been recognized as a “2020 Best of the Best Firm” by INSIDE Public Accounting! We are excited to announce the following additions and accomplishments of our professional staff. Evan Baschko, MSA, returns to our Akron office as. Read More >>

Tips for Supporting $2M+ Paycheck Protection Program Loan Necessity

While forgiveness may be simplified for PPP loan borrowers of $50K or less, things may not be so simple for borrowers in excess of $2M. As we reported last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is expected to issue. Read More >>

News Release: BMF Announces New Governance Structure

see article in Crain’s Cleveland Business ACCOUNTING FOR THE FUTURE: Richard Fedorovich Moves to Executive Chair Role; Executive Committee to Assume Day-To-Day Operations Richard C. Fedorovich, CEO and Managing Partner since 1996 of Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a national. Read More >>

Final Rules Clarify Business Meals and Entertainment Deductions

November 6, 2020 Tax Advisor

It’s been more than two years since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed with stricter limitations on business meals and entertainment expenses. Our previous advisor from November 2018 noted the confusion with respect to separating. Read More >>

SBA to Release New Forms to Validate Paycheck Protection Program Loans in Excess of $2M

On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) posted a notice stating that it intends to release two new forms relating to the infamous FAQ #31 relating to borrowers’ good faith certifications that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this. Read More >>