Get up to speed now on what employers need to do to ensure employee voting rights Although some employees may choose to vote by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic, others will want to cast their ballots in person. They may have the right to take time...
Self-certification for PPP loan forgiveness now available The U.S. Small Business Administration has released SBA Form 3508S, a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. The new form allows borrowers to self-certify they used the money appropriately and receive complete...
When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency earlier this year, it triggered Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. Under Section 139, employers can provide tax-free payments or reimbursements to employees for certain expenses associated with a qualified disaster — such as the COVID-19...
Here’s what you need to know to use updated Form 941 for COVID-related tax credits The IRS has revised Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, to accommodate COVID-19-related employment tax credits granted under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...
The IRS has published its annual list of “dirty dozen” tax scams. They put out this list every year, but 2020 is special, as the scammers have managed to turn the pandemic to their advantage. Phishing: Don’t make assumptions Phishing — fake emails looking to steal personal information...
