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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 >>

2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAS)

October 29, 2020 Tax Advisor

This week, the IRS announced the 2021 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), which impact retirement plans for more than 67 million Americans. In addition, the Social Security Administration announced the 2021 social security wage base will be $142,800, which reflects a. Read More >>

Forgiveness Simplified for Paycheck Protection Program Loans of $50K or Less

As U.S. taxpayers anxiously await potential movement on a new stimulus package, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This effort aims. Read More >>

You’re in good hands

September 15, 2020 BMF InsightsBreaking News and Alerts BMF

For more than 60 years, our focus has always been on providing our clients, friends and community with the service and leadership essential for the continued success of their business, as well as to strengthen the fabric of our. Read More >>