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Facts and Figures - December 2020
Timely points of particular interest
Information to keep in mind as we finish 2020 and move into the new year.

Last Call for CARES Act Provisions
Seven key tax breaks set to expire
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a wide range of tax breaks to both individuals and small businesses. However, unless Congress takes prompt action, most of these tax benefits are scheduled to end after 2020. Following is a roundup of seven tax-related provisions that may go away in 2021.

Seven Year-End Tax Moves for Businesses
Salvage key tax breaks for 2020
This year has been a struggle for many small businesses. At least you may be able to reduce your tax liability through smart year-end tax planning, including several tax breaks included in the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Following are seven popular ideas to consider.

Giving More Power to Employees
Allow your workers to succeed
As a small business owner, you have probably learned several important lessons in the past, including the fact that you simply cannot do everything yourself. This is especially true during these uncertain times. But it is not easy letting go and empowering employees to do meaningful work in your stead. It requires a high level of trust on both ends of the relationship.
What is the best way to go about it? Of course, the particulars will vary according to the personalities and the nature of the business, but here are some practical suggestions.
COVID-19 Virus Changes "Business as Usual"
Like everyone throughout the world, our company is adapting to the COVID-19 virus and all that has meant to us, to our staff and families, clients and colleagues. We're staying abreast of legislation that may affect you and your business.
Below is a list of "cover stories" we've shared with our VIP list of clients, referral sources and those who read our e-newsletter on a regular basis. We will continue to add to this page as new developments occur, from tax information to how this might affect an audit. If you'd like to be added to that VIP list, please click here to subscribe.
Please reach out directly to your accountant if you have questions that are specific to your individual situation.
SBA Paycheck Protection Loans begin this week, published April 1, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor issues Q&A on "Families First Act," published March 31, 2020
State of Illinois extends tax filing, payment deadlines, published March 25, 2020