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The Impact of COVID-19 and the Employee Retention Credit on the Construction Industry
Today At A Glance: Introduction Real-Life Scenarios Conclusion FAQ's Sources & CitationsIntroduction The construction industry has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Project delays, reduced demand, and increased costs have put...
Phishing attack targets accountants as Tax Day approaches
Microsoft is warning of a phishing campaign targeting accounting firms and tax preparers with remote access malware allowing initial access to corporate networks. With the USA reaching the end of its annual tax season, accountants are scrambling to gather clients' tax...
Don’t believe these 4 tax myths. Here’s what you need to know before you file this year’s return
1) Myth: Tax returns must be filed by April 15, 2023 • Fact: Federal income tax returns are due April 18, 2023. A recent survey found nearly 7 in 10 people did not know Tax Day is April 18 this year. One of the biggest tax myths is that tax returns are always due on...
THINK YOUR ESSENTIAL BUSINESS IS INELIGIBLE FOR THE ERC? THINK AGAIN.
Owners of essential businesses might assume their companies are ineligible for employee retention credits (ERC) because they neither met the revenue decline thresholds nor experienced a suspension of operations due to a government order. However, in a little-known...
Number of Active Users Required for CARES Act
Nearly 70% of small business owners applied for loans under the CARES Act. The $2.2 trillion relief bill provided many options for businesses to minimize the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the pandemic relief programs include but are not limited to payroll...
Qualified expenses for the R&D tax credit
Qualified research expenses are central to the federal research and development (R&D) tax credit. Businesses that can identify which of their costs meet the qualifying criteria may be able to take advantage of a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their tax bill. What is...
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