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Sole Proprietorship PPP Loan Applications

September 2, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

I want to talk about sole proprietor PPP loan applications. More specifically, about PPP loans for sole proprietors who don’t employ other workers … [Read more...] about Sole Proprietorship PPP Loan Applications

Filed Under: PPP

Sole Proprietor and Partnership PPP Tax Rules

August 20, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Partnership PPP tax accounting complicated and uncertain at this point.

Sole proprietor and partnership PPP tax rules get complicated. A sole proprietor who uses her or his PPP loan money to pay the owner probably … [Read more...] about Sole Proprietor and Partnership PPP Tax Rules

Filed Under: business taxes, PPP

Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning

August 15, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Okay, this may sound crazy. But I’m going to say it anyway. A good chance exists you and I need to start thinking more—and thinking more … [Read more...] about Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business, Strategy

PPP Loan Amount Increases After-the-fact

August 5, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The proposed “Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act” tweaks the Paycheck Protection Program in a bunch of … [Read more...] about PPP Loan Amount Increases After-the-fact

Filed Under: COVID-19, PPP

How You Should Have Done Your PPP Loan

July 28, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Hindsight is 20/20, the saying goes. But in most cases, hindsight doesn’t matter much. Knowing now that I should not have sold those Microsoft … [Read more...] about How You Should Have Done Your PPP Loan

Filed Under: COVID-19, PPP

Big PPP Loan Forgiveness Surprises Await Small Businesses

July 22, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

PPP loan forgiveness surprises await some small businesses

Over the last few months, I blogged about PPP loans maybe a dozen times. I answered hundreds of questions from readers and clients. And I’ve written a … [Read more...] about Big PPP Loan Forgiveness Surprises Await Small Businesses

Filed Under: COVID-19

Killer Small Business Tax Breaks

July 6, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Some killer small business tax breaks can save you a bundle.

We've been talking tons about Covid 19 stuff over the last few weeks. Like the paycheck protection program. And employee retention credits. But a … [Read more...] about Killer Small Business Tax Breaks

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, New business, qualified opportunity zone

Physician 199A Deductions Can Work (if You Know Rules)

June 22, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

This week, I talk about physician 199A deductions. More specifically, I talk about how many physicians who own part or all of their medical … [Read more...] about Physician 199A Deductions Can Work (if You Know Rules)

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, Section 199A

PPP Flexibility Act Scrambles Planning But Offers Hope

May 29, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

PPP flexibility Act scrambles planning offers hope

On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. That's great news for PPP loan borrowers. The new statute … [Read more...] about PPP Flexibility Act Scrambles Planning But Offers Hope

Filed Under: COVID-19, management

Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips

May 26, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Maximize PPP Forgiveness by understanding the rules

You can maximize PPP forgiveness by understanding the Small Business Administration's Interim Final Rule on forgiveness. Further, by understanding the … [Read more...] about Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business

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