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
Sole Proprietor and Partnership PPP Tax Rules
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
Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning
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
PPP Loan Amount Increases After-the-fact
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
How You Should Have Done Your PPP Loan
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
Big PPP Loan Forgiveness Surprises Await 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
Killer Small Business Tax Breaks
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
Physician 199A Deductions Can Work (if You Know Rules)
Note: Updated June 17, 2026 for One Beautiful Bill Act changes. This week, I talk about physician 199A deductions. More specifically, I talk … [Read more...] about Physician 199A Deductions Can Work (if You Know Rules)
PPP Flexibility Act Scrambles Planning But 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
Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips
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