IRS and Treasury Release the Latest State-By-State Economic Impact Payment Figures

IRS and Treasury Release the Latest State-By-State Economic Impact Payment Figures The Treasury Department and the IRS released updated state-by-state figures for Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) on May 22nd, reflecting the opening weeks…
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Important information for any business who has received a PPP loan – this will be of interest to you.

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To apply for forgiveness of your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you (the Borrower) must complete this application as directed in these instructions, and submit it to your Lender (or the Lender that is servicing your loan). Borrowers…
Couples and COVID-19: Here are 5 Ways to Work Together During the Pandemic to Protect Your Finances

Couples and COVID-19: Here are 5 Ways to Work Together During the Pandemic to Protect Your Finances

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, and whether you’re thinking about the physical and social aspects or the financial aspects, there is no clear end in sight. The American economy has fallen to a dramatic degree,…
Big Tax Break for Adoptive Parents

Big Tax Break for Adoptive Parents

If you are an adoptive parent or are planning to adopt a child, you may qualify for a substantial income tax credit. The amount of the credit is based on the expenses incurred that are directly related to the adoption of a child under the age…

Tips to Keep Your Business Afloat During COVID-19

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on all aspects of American businesses, but perhaps none have been as severely affected as small business owners. Surviving this disaster will require more than just time: you will need to take a pragmatic…
New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Proposed by House Democrats

New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Proposed by House Democrats

As the coronavirus continues to lay waste to the American economy, legislators are hoping to provide additional relief and to shore up the country’s healthcare system. To that end, Democrats in the House of Representatives have proposed a…
Delaying Payment of Old Tax Bills Is A Big Mistake

Delaying Payment of Old Tax Bills Is A Big Mistake

You know that long list of ways that the coronavirus has affected our lives? Well, here’s another one. The Internal Revenue Service has completely flipped a switch on its priorities, and it is not even looking at paper tax returns that are…
Not All PPP “Forgivable” Loans Will be Forgiving

Not All PPP “Forgivable” Loans Will be Forgiving

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In the face of the global pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis it has spurred, the federal government has taken several steps to protect small business owners. One of the most notable of these steps is the offering of Paycheck Protection…
Checking Your Federal Refund Status Is Easy

Learn how to Check your Federal Tax Return Status

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If you have already filed your federal tax return and are due to receive a refund, you can check the status of your refund online. Where’s My Refund? is an interactive tool on the IRS website. Regardless of whether you have split your…
Are You Eligible For a 2018 Tax Refund?

Are You Eligible For a 2018 Tax Refund?

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You may be one of the many taxpayers eligible for a refund from their 2018 tax return. Last December, tacked on to an Appropriations Act, Congress passed the long-awaited extenders bill. This bill had been lingering in Congress for about 2 years…