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Paycheck Protection Program Analysis Tool
RJI CPAs has developed a tool to simplify the application process when applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan. The tool includes the total amount for which you qualify and the amounts that the SBA may forgive. Contact RJI CPAs today for your custom analysis....
The CARES Act and What it Means to You
The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020. The Act aims to provide economic relief through a multitude of provisions including tax breaks, unemployment benefits, loan forgiveness, and...
SBA Offers Low-Interest Loans to CA Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on March 16th that they are offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. These loans provide vital...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tax relief for small businesses
Businesses across the country are being affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fortunately, Congress recently passed a law that provides at least some relief. In a separate development, the IRS has issued guidance allowing taxpayers to defer any amount of federal...
What you need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
President Trump has signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Among other things, the new law temporarily requires certain employers to provide expanded paid sick and family leave for employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury Secretary now says tax filing deadline is moved to July 15
U.S. Treasury Department Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that the 2019 income tax filing deadline will be moved to July 15, 2020 from April 15, 2020, because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. At President Trump’s direction, Mnuchin announced on Twitter, “we...
The IRS extends the federal income tax payment deadline
After U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s announcement that the deadline for paying federal income taxes would be extended, the IRS released guidance on March 18 outlining the details. IRS Notice 2020-17 follows up on President Trump’s Emergency Declaration that,...
The IRS provides guidance on meal and entertainment deductions
The IRS has released proposed regulations addressing the deductibility of meal and entertainment expenses in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Among other things, the proposed regs clear up lingering confusion regarding whether meals are considered...
AB-5: California’s Worker Classification Problem
Businesses with workers in California are dealing with a new tax headache this year. In the fallout from the 2018 Dynamex ruling, California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5), which makes significant changes to employee classification rules. The new rules...
How business owners may be able to reduce tax by using an S corporation
Do you conduct your business as a sole proprietorship or as a wholly owned limited liability company (LLC)? If so, you’re subject to both income tax and self-employment tax. There may be a way to cut your tax bill by using an S corporation. Self-employment tax basics...
