The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) is a refundable payroll tax credit created to provide relief to business owners affected by the pandemic and help keep their employees on payroll. Generally, eligible businesses can claim the credit for tax years 2020 and 2021.  ERC credit can be claimed retroactively for 2020 and 2021 credits ERC…

PPP loan borrowers are eligible for full loan forgiveness if they meet certain criteria as outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration. Borrowers that do not satisfy requirements can have loan forgiveness reduced or denied. You must carefully evaluate the use of funds, navigate complex rules, prepare necessary supporting documentation, complete…

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides billions in new funding targeting the hardest-hit small businesses. It also established a new SBA grant program, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, to help restaurants, bars, and other related businesses impacted by the pandemic. New funding opportunities will be available in the coming weeks. In this post,…

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the third round of economic impact payments, also known as stimulus checks, for individuals and their dependents. These payments are non-taxable. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, payment amount, income limitations, how payments will be delivered, and more. When will the third round of stimulus checks…