How The Paycheck Protection Program Affects Self Employed People The $350B Paycheck Protection Program is designed to support small businesses with immediate cash flow during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. If you are an SCorp owner, 1065 partnership owner, sole proprietor, independent contractor or gig worker, you qualify for a PPP loan: Sole proprietors who report income… Read More

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) Executive Summary   Paycheck Protection Program – How Does It Work? The plan provides $349 billion in cash flow assistance through 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations during this emergency. To help bring workers who may have already been laid off,… Read More

The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years, according to a 2019 IRS report. And there are tax consequences for the people who perform these jobs, such as providing car rides, renting spare bedrooms, delivering food, walking dogs or providing other services. Basically, if you receive income… Read More

If you’re adopting a child, or you adopted one this year, there may be significant tax benefits available to offset the expenses. For 2019, adoptive parents may be able to claim a nonrefundable credit against their federal tax for up to $14,080 of “qualified adoption expenses” for each adopted child. (This amount is increasing to… Read More

As we all know, medical services and prescription drugs are expensive. You may be able to deduct some of your expenses on your tax return but the rules make it difficult for many people to qualify. However, with proper planning, you may be able to time discretionary medical expenses to your advantage for tax purposes.… Read More

As part of a year-end budget bill, Congress just passed a package of tax provisions that will provide savings for some taxpayers. The White House has announced that President Trump will sign the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 into law. It also includes a retirement-related law titled the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement… Read More