Several states have enacted elective pass-through entity taxes as a workaround to the federal cap on individuals’ state and local tax deductions. When a pass-through entity tax is chosen, the tax is applied to the entity rather than the owners directly. Generally, qualifying pass-through entities include entities taxed as S-Corporations and Partnerships; some states also…

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,…

What is the Employee Retention Tax Credit? The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a refundable tax credit that was created as an incentive for business owners impacted by the pandemic to keep their staff on payroll. The ERTC was first enacted on March 28, 2020, as part of the CARES Act. The Consolidated Appropriations…