The numbers keep getting better. Cases, hospitalizations and fatalities have collapsed in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. In the U.S., … [Read more...] about The Post-Pandemic Economy and Your Small Business
The Covid-19 Epidemic Endpoint: New Research Gives Hope
Fascinating research popped up on a preprint server last week. New work from scientists who earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic made big … [Read more...] about The Covid-19 Epidemic Endpoint: New Research Gives Hope
Biden Capital Gains Tax Planning
As you may know, President Biden proposes changing the tax law in a bunch of areas, including ratcheting up the capital gains tax that some investors … [Read more...] about Biden Capital Gains Tax Planning
IRS S Corporation Shareholder Salary Data
If you operate as an S corporation, you already know that you need to set a salary for shareholder-employees. A reasonable one. And you hear lots … [Read more...] about IRS S Corporation Shareholder Salary Data
The New Sole Proprietor PPP Formula
As of March 3, 2021, a new sole proprietor PPP formula exists. While most Paycheck Protection Program borrowers calculate their PPP loan amount … [Read more...] about The New Sole Proprietor PPP Formula
Updating your Financial Game Plan for Low Interest Rates and Equity Returns
A couple of times over the last few months, I've read good academic papers about the impact of historically low costs of capital. So, the impact of … [Read more...] about Updating your Financial Game Plan for Low Interest Rates and Equity Returns
Covid-19 Late S Corporation Elections
Like most small business CPA firms, we love S corporations. Oh, no, it’s true. Call us crazy. But we love the way they help entrepreneurs reduce … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Late S Corporation Elections
Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update
Over most of the last year, we’ve talked a lot at this blog about economic uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic. As you maybe know, the popular … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update
ERC and PPP Affiliation Rules May Make Acquisitions More Attractive
Editor's Note: Daniel Chodan, a tax partner with the Trout CPA firm in Pennsylvania, wrote the article that appears below. If you follow Dan on … [Read more...] about ERC and PPP Affiliation Rules May Make Acquisitions More Attractive
Calculating Revenue Reductions for Second Draw PPP Loans
As you probably know if you’re reading this, small businesses suffering from 25 percent or bigger revenue reductions may receive a second draw PPP … [Read more...] about Calculating Revenue Reductions for Second Draw PPP Loans