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
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application: Tips, Tricks and Traps
Last night, the Small Business Administration published its Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. The loan forgiveness … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application: Tips, Tricks and Traps
PPP Certification and the New Safe Harbor
Worried about your PPP certification? Stop. You should keep the PPP money. For one thing, you probably need the money. For another thing, the … [Read more...] about PPP Certification and the New Safe Harbor
Losing PPP Loan Forgiveness
A disturbing possibility: Surely many small business owners risk losing PPP loan forgiveness. Hopefully, most firms will only lose a bit. Some will … [Read more...] about Losing PPP Loan Forgiveness
PPP Certification Rule Change Creates Risk
Late last week, the Small Business Administration published new guidance on the certification rules for the paycheck protection program. The PPP … [Read more...] about PPP Certification Rule Change Creates Risk