coronavirus

working from home

Making Long-Term Decisions About Working from Home

It can be a tough scenario to confront: First you had your employees working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they want to stay there permanently. Should you…

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asset impairment

Asset Impairment is Expected to Hit 2020 Financial Statements

Some companies are expected to report impairment losses in fiscal year 2020 because of the COVID-19 crisis. Depending on the nature of your operations and assets, the pandemic could be…

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coronavirus-related distribution

What Qualifies as a “Coronavirus-Related Distribution” from a Retirement Plan?

As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take a certain “coronavirus-related distribution” from their retirement plans without paying tax.…

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qualified disaster payments

Qualified Disaster Relief Payments Can Include Payments to an Employee

Are your employees struggling to pay everyday items due to COVID-19? There is a way you can help them by providing tax-free payments for assistance and still take a deduction…

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Senate Approves Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program

The U.S. Senate approved changes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Wednesday evening, making the program’s lending terms more favorable.  The bill now heads to President Donald Trump for…

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remote auditing

Overcoming the Challenges of Remote Auditing during the COVID-19 Crisis

Many people are currently working from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your external auditors are no exception. Fortunately, in recent years, most audit firms…

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economic impact payments (EIP)

Did You Get an Economic Impact Payment that was Less Than You Expected?

Nearly everyone has heard about the Economic Impact Payments (EIP) that the federal government is sending to help mitigate the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The IRS reports that…

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IRA contribution

There’s Still Time to Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for 2019

Do you want to save more for retirement on a tax-favored basis? If so, and if you qualify, you can make a deductible traditional IRA contribution for the 2019 tax…

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Do You Have Tax Questions Related to COVID-19? Here Are Some Answers

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now. My employer closed the office and I’m working from home.…

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normalizing adjustments

Benchmarking: Why Normalizing Adjustments are Essential

Financial statements aren’t particularly meaningful without a relevant basis of comparison. There are two types of “benchmarks” that a company’s financials can be compared to — its own historical performance…

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