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Category: Tax

COVID-19 Rules for Hardship Distributions and Loans

June 11, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act which provides qualified individuals the ability to take hardship distributions from their IRA or employer plan during 2020 and … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: Congress Agrees on Favorable Changes to Paycheck Protection Loans – What Does it Mean for Borrowers?

June 04, 2020

Yesterday, the Senate approved H.R. 7010 (Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020), a bill that amends several provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill, which passed the … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Application Released

May 18, 2020

Late on Friday, the SBA released the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application. Along with the Application came instructions and answers to some questions related to the calculation. Although some questions still remain … Continued

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COVID-19: Be Careful with Tuition and Expense Refunds Paid from a 529 Plan

May 08, 2020

One of the steps for slowing the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak was the closure of many public places, including colleges and universities. This action led to classroom instruction being … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Program FAQs

May 05, 2020

Important guidance related to Paycheck Protection Loans was recently shared by the United States Treasury via their Frequently Asked Questions. Out of the 42 questions listed, there are two ‘hot … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: Additional Payroll Protection Loan Funds to be Made Available

April 22, 2020

Yesterday, the Senate passed amendments to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), economic disaster loans, and emergency grants section of the CARES Act. It is expected to be passed by the … Continued

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COVID-19 Relief: Form 990 Series Extension

April 14, 2020

Last month the IRS extended the traditional tax filing deadline for certain taxpayers from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23 … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: Extended Filing & Payment Deadlines and Net Operating Loss Guidance

April 10, 2020

IRS Notice 2020-23 – Extended Time to File and Pay Taxes<   Yesterday, the IRS released Notice 2020-23 which vastly broadens the scope of tax returns and tax payments originally due … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: New Rules for Taking Hardship Distributions and Loans from Qualified Plans and IRAs

March 30, 2020

Many Americans are taking a financial beating as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s bad enough that those with a retirement plan are seeing their retirement savings take a … Continued

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COVID-19 Update: Paycheck Protection Provisions of the CARES Act

March 27, 2020

Paycheck Protection Provisions of the Keeping Workers Paid and Employed, Health Care System Enhancement and Economic Stabilization Section – What You Need to Know After much debate, Congress passed the … Continued

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