by Jonathan Bill | Oct 8, 2020 | Biz Taxes, COVID-19, Small Business
I f you were among the first to receive a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you may have recently received a notice from your lender that payment was due. This is because those early loans generally provided for a six-month deferral period. However, the SBA just...
by Jonathan Bill | Sep 11, 2020 | Biz Taxes, Personal, Small Business
With a little extra time at home on your hands this year, you may have taken up a new hobby — maybe selling photographs, creating skin-care products or trading antiques — whether for fun or to make a few extra bucks. But is it just a hobby? Maybe you’re thinking it...
by Jonathan Bill | Aug 31, 2020 | Biz Taxes, COVID-19, Small Business
Thanks to COVID-19, you may find yourself working from home — whether for the first time or more often than before. So can you claim a home office deduction when you file your 2020 tax return next year? First of all, if you are an employee, you are NOT eligible to...
by Jonathan Bill | Aug 13, 2020 | Biz Taxes, COVID-19, Small Business
In an effort to reduce the burden on workers, President Trump signed a memorandum on August 8 providing for the deferral of payroll taxes from September 1 through December 31, 2020. The new rule defers the employee portion of the old-age, survivors and disability...
by Jonathan Bill | Jul 17, 2020 | Biz Taxes, COVID-19, Small Business
Are you a “gig” worker? The gig economy, or sharing or access economy, is any activity where you earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods. Often, it’s through a digital platform like an app or website. Two of the most popular types are ride-sharing...
by Jonathan Bill | Jun 17, 2020 | Biz Taxes, COVID-19, Small Business
Last week, the SBA released a revised Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and a new EZ application. These new applications reflect the changes that were made to the PPP by the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020, which passed on June...
