Okay, sorry, but I’m worried you might stumble into a PPP tax trap. The good news here? You may be able to avoid the trap. But the bad news? You m … [Read more...] about The PPP Tax Trap
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PPP Loan Amount Increases
A week or two from now, you may get a chance to get a PPP loan amount increase. We just need Congress to pass and the President to sign the … [Read more...] about PPP Loan Amount Increases
PPP Second Draw Loans
Very soon, maybe right after the holidays, some borrowers will be able to get a second PPP loan. So a second bite at the apple. Accordingly, I want … [Read more...] about PPP Second Draw Loans
Proposed Biden Tax Reform Planning
You want to spend at least a little time thinking about the Biden tax reform proposals. With the President-Elect taking office in January, the … [Read more...] about Proposed Biden Tax Reform Planning
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
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)
Research and Development Credit Explained
Tax credits provide a popular way to pay less tax. A dollar of tax credit, for example, saves a dollar of tax. And one popular tax credit? The … [Read more...] about Research and Development Credit Explained
Paycheck Protection Loan Formula Explained and Illustrated
People are confused about how the paycheck protection loan formula works. And no wonder. Simple on the surface, the formula gets complicated once … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Loan Formula Explained and Illustrated
The 50 Percent Section 2301 Employee Retention Credit
The Section 2301 Employee Retention Credit gets a little bit complicated once you dig into the details. But if you're a small business owner, you … [Read more...] about The 50 Percent Section 2301 Employee Retention Credit