In December 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The Act includes the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020, which provides for the full deductibility of business expenses paid with PPP loan funds. A Refresher: What are PPP Loans? As a reminder, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a Small Business Association (SBA)-backed loan […]
Business Tax
What is the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit?
Eligible small employers who provide health care coverage to their employees can receive a Small Business Health Care Tax Credit from the Federal government. Here’s what you need to know about who qualifies and how to take advantage of the credit. What is the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit? Small business owners make numerous […]
Worker Classification: Pay Attention
It isn’t easy deciding whether a worker should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor. But the IRS looks at the distinction closely. Tax Obligations For an employee, a business generally must withhold income and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes from the employee’s pay and remit those taxes to the government. Additionally, […]