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IRS releases 2021 amounts for Health Savings Accounts
The IRS recently released the 2021 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). HSA basics An HSA is a trust created or organized exclusively for the purpose of paying the “qualified medical expenses” of an “account beneficiary.” An HSA can only be established for the benefit of an “eligible individual” who is covered under a…
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New COVID-19 law makes favorable changes to “Qualified Improvement Property”
The law providing relief due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic contains a beneficial change in the tax rules for many improvements to interior parts of nonresidential buildings. This is referred to as qualified improvement property (QIP). You may recall that under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), any QIP placed in service after December…
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FSA and Section 125 Changes
On May 12, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-29 and Notice 2020-33. Notice 2020-29 provides temporary flexibility for mid-year election changes under a Section 125 cafeteria plan during the 2020 calendar year, allowing employers to respond to changes in employees’ needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The major changes allowed are: Make a…
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Hiring independent contractors? Make sure they’re properly classified
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, your business may be using independent contractors to keep costs low. But you should be careful that these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes. If the IRS reclassifies them as employees, it can be an expensive mistake. The question of whether a worker is an…
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FAQ: CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit
The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employee retention credit is available to employers, including nonprofit organizations, with operations that have been fully or partially suspended as a result…
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Financial decisions during an economic crisis
The economic repercussions of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced business owners to reevaluate their operations and make difficult decisions. One place to look for the information you need to make rational, reasonable moves is your financial statements. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, these typically comprise a statement of cash flows, a balance sheet…
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Save Small Business Fund – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Save Small Business Fund is a grant initiative administered by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories. Eligible small businesses can apply to receive a $5,000 grant to be applied to business expenses. The grants will be awarded on a weekly basis…
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COVID-19: WV City Tax Update
Charleston, WV City Service “User” Fee: At this time, Charleston has not waived or suspended City Service Fee payments. Charleston City Service Fees should continue to be withheld for: Employees remaining on the employer’s payroll Employees that have not been permanently assigned to an office or place of business outside the city. Employees who are…
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Due Date Extension Alert
As you may be aware, the IRS extended the federal income tax filing due date from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. This relief was recently expanded to include all taxpayers that had an annual return due between April 15th and July 15th, providing additional time for some fiscal-year filers, trusts, estates, and non-profit…
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Retirement Plan Distributions Relief Available Under the CARES Act
To aid individuals during this time of economic uncertainty, the CARES Act has a few provisions that change some of the rules for retirement plan distribution rules, allowing qualified individuals access to their retirement funds. Below we have summarized what you need to know about retirement plan relief under the CARES Act. To qualify…
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