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Standard business mileage rate will increase for the second half of 2022
The IRS recently announced that it will increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of 2022. The adjustment reflects the soaring cost of gasoline this year. In fact, as of June 13, the nationwide average price of regular...
The fringe benefit implications of employer-provided cell phones
With so many more employees working remotely over the last couple of years, many employers have had to grapple with whether to provide workers with cell phones or allow them to use personal phones for business purposes. From a fringe benefits perspective, two...
Are pretax HSA contributions allowed without a cafeteria plan?
By now, many employers have chosen to offer employees a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). One interesting issue that’s arisen is, at some organizations, employees have asked whether they can make pretax HSA contributions....
EBSA increases penalties for ERISA violations
Any employer that sponsors a pension plan or a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), is undoubtedly familiar with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The law also applies to employer-sponsored health maintenance organization plans, Flexible...
Congress eyes further retirement savings enhancements
In 2019, the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) — the first significant legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 — became law. Now Congress appears ready to build on that law to further increase Americans’...
Fully deduct business meals this year
The federal government is helping to pick up the tab for certain business meals. Under a provision that’s part of one of the COVID-19 relief laws, the usual deduction for 50% of the cost of business meals is doubled to 100% for food and beverages provided by...
Should your business address retirement plan leakage?
Under just about any circumstances, the word “leakage” has negative connotations. And so it follows that this indeed holds true for retirement planning as well. In this context, leakage refers to early, pre-retirement withdrawals from an account. Now, as a business...
IRS urges people to stay alert to ongoing scams and schemes
From the IRS: The Internal Revenue Service urges people to stay resolute against ongoing scams and schemes by properly securing computers, tablets and phones. Solid cybersecurity protection and scam recognition is vital to reduce the threat of identity theft inside...
IRS eases Schedules K-2 and K-3 filing requirements for 2021
Executive Summary Two new forms may be required for entities filing Form 1065 or Form 1120-S and U.S. persons filing Form 8865: Schedule K-2, Partners’ Distributive Share Items – International or Shareholders' Pro Rata Share Items – International; and Schedule K-3,...
How to look for missing 401(k) plan participants
It’s a common problem every year. Employers discover that, when their 401(k) plans must make required minimum distributions, the addresses on file for some distributees have become invalid. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS have both offered guidance...
New tax reporting requirements for payment apps could affect you
If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could be affected by new tax reporting requirements that take effect for 2022. They don’t alter your tax liability, but they could add to your...
2022 Tax Calendar
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2022 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Date Deadline for January 31 Individuals: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR)...
Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2022
Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022. Here’s a rundown of those that may be important to you and your business. Social Security tax The amount of an employee’s earnings that is subject...
Businesses must navigate year-end tax planning with new tax laws potentially on the horizon
The end of the tax year is fast approaching for many businesses, but their ability to engage in traditional year-end planning may be hampered by the specter of looming tax legislation. The budget reconciliation bill, dubbed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), is likely...
U.S. House passes the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) sending bill to Senate for further debate
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a crucial part of President Biden’s agenda by a vote of 220-213 on November 19. The Build Back Better Act (BBBA) includes numerous provisions related to areas ranging from health care, climate change and immigration to...
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes tax-related provisions you’ll want to know about
Almost three months after it passed the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), better known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill. While the bulk of the law is directed toward massive investment in...
Disasters and your taxes: What you need to know
Homeowners and businesses across the country have experienced weather-related disasters in recent months. From hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe storms to the wildfires again raging in the West, natural disasters have led to significant losses for a wide swath of...
PPP Forgiveness and Repayment: What businesses need to know now
A critical deadline is approaching for many of the businesses that have received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created in March 2020 by the CARES Act. If these borrowers don’t take action before the deadline expires, their loans will...
IRS Provides Guidance on Temporary 100% Expense Deduction for Meals
The IRS has released guidance explaining when the temporary 100% deduction for restaurant meals is available and when the 50% limitation on the deduction for food and beverages continues to apply for Sec. 274 purposes (Notice 2021-25). The Consolidated Appropriations...
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Registration Portal Opens April 30
The recently passed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) established a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The RRF will provide funding for eligible entities equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10...
From FFCRA to ARPA: The latest on paid COVID-related leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was one of the first major laws enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows employees paid sick time and paid family leave time to care for themselves or loved ones during the ongoing health crisis. As of...
COBRA Provisions Play Critical Role in COVID-19 Relief Law
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees and their families have lost group health plan coverage because of layoffs or reduced hours. If your business has had to take such steps, and it’s required to offer continuing health care coverage under the Consolidated...
PPP Application Deadline Extended to May 31, 2021
The PPP Extension Act of 2021 extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application filing deadline from March 31, 2021, to May 31, 2021, thus providing potential PPP borrowers additional time to submit their applications. The law also gives the SBA an additional...
The American Rescue Plan Act has passed: What’s in it for you?
Congress has passed the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic that has haunted the country for the last year. President Biden is expected to sign the 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which includes $1.9...
Pennsylvania Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations: Protect Your Business Name | Pennsylvania Decennial Filing Due This Year
The Pennsylvania Decennial Filing or Report is a report of an entity’s continued existence or use of certain marks. Decennial filings are made every ten years during the years ending with the numeral “1” (i.e., “2021”). As of January 15, 2021, the Pennsylvania...
Many tax amounts affecting businesses have increased for 2021
A number of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation. Many have increased for 2021, while some have stayed the same due to low inflation. Here’s a rundown of those that may be important to you and your business. Social Security tax...
Important Update Regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
In recent blasts, and during our live webinar on January 21, we touched on various provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) which was enacted December 27, 2020. Many parts of this Act revolved around extensions or changes to provisions offered in the...
How can your business benefit from the Consolidated Appropriations Act?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law in late December. The sprawling legislation contains billions of dollars in additional stimulus funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s take a closer look at the provisions that are most...
LIVE WEBINAR January 21 at 1 pm | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Its Impact on Employers
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law. What are the immediate opportunities for your business, and what will the potential changes mean to you? Join us for a free, live, one-hour webinar as we unpack the portions of this...
New Legislation Brings New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding
Happy New Year! As we bid farewell to 2020 (don’t let the door hit you on the way out) and enter what will hopefully be the home stretch of this pandemic, our friends in Congress issued some “light” holiday reading with passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act,...
Links to Government Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQs
U.S. Small Business Administration Three-Step Process: SBA Disaster Loans
PA Department of Labor Form UC-1921W Refusal of Suitable Work Notification
PA Employer UC & COVID-19 FAQs
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
US Department of Labor (DOL) Poster for Employers
US Department of Labor (DOL) Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions & Answers
PA Industry Operation Guidance
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Bucks Back to Work Small Business Grant
Montgomery County MontCo Strong Small Business Grant Program: Eligible small businesses in Montgomery County can apply for up to $25,000 to help with making rent or mortgage payments, meeting payroll expenses, and covering utility bills.