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Can You Claim a Recovery Rebate Credit?
IRS issues guidance on EIP shortages
The massive law enacted by Congress last year in response to the COVID-19 outbreak—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act—authorized the distribution of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) to qualified individuals. (Late in December, Congress authorized another round of payments.) But some eligible taxpayers were shorted or did not receive any payment at all.
Be Prepared for a Ransomware Attack
Adopt measures to combat infiltration
Cybersecurity remains a prominent concern in the business community. Add this to the growing list: Ransomware. According to recent statistics, ransomware attacks increased 41% in 2019 and caused more than 200,000 businesses to lose access to their files. It is estimated that a business is victimized by a ransomware attack every 14 seconds—or sooner.
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.