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2 days ago
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Unemployed last year? Buying health insurance this year? You may benefit from favorable new changes

The tax changes enacted due to COVID-19 may affect you if you collected unemployment or bought health insurance through "Marketplace."

Home sales: How to determine your “basis”

Victoria Ma

Apr 14
2 min

Home sales: How to determine your “basis”

When you sell your home, you’ll pay tax (or avoid it) based on the “basis” of the property. Here’s how to determine yours.

Who qualifies for "head of household" tax filing status?

Linda Brogan

Apr 7
2 min

Who qualifies for "head of household" tax filing status?

If you qualify to file as a “head of household,” you may pay less tax than if you file your tax return as a “single” individual.

Tax advantages of hiring your child at your small business

Michelle Grant

Apr 7
2 min

Tax advantages of hiring your child at your small business

Thinking about hiring your teenager to work in your business? There can be significant tax benefits.

EIDL loans, restaurant grants offer relief to struggling small businesses

Chris Luckhaupt

Apr 1
2 min

EIDL loans, restaurant grants offer relief to struggling small businesses

Could your small business or restaurant use a tax-advantaged loan from the SBA? A recently passed COVID-relief act offers a couple options.

Chris Luckhaupt

Mar 31
2 min

PPP application deadline extended

Eligible businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic now have until May 31 to apply for a PPP loan. Here’s the latest on the loan program.

How to ensure life insurance isn't part of your taxable estate

Janie Evans

Mar 30
2 min

How to ensure life insurance isn't part of your taxable estate

Have a life insurance policy? You may want to ensure the benefits your family receives after your death won’t be included in your estate.

Need a new business vehicle? Consider a heavy SUV

Jordan Yeggy

Mar 30
2 min

Need a new business vehicle? Consider a heavy SUV

Some business owners are starting to think about buying a car this spring. Here’s an option that may save on taxes.

Chris Luckhaupt

Mar 25
4 min

Summary of the Ohio Senate Bill 18

For those subject to Ohio income tax, the Ohio legislature has now adopted many of the federal provisions and extensions passed by Congress

COBRA provisions play critical role in COVID-19 relief law

Mike Hawkins

Mar 25
2 min

COBRA provisions play critical role in COVID-19 relief law

For business owners, the ARPA contains many provisions of interest. Companies that must provide COBRA coverage should read up on the new sub

New law tax break may make child care less expensive

Debora Girardot

Mar 23
2 min

New law tax break may make child care less expensive

Child care is expensive. The newly enhanced child and dependent care credit may help for 2021.

Making sense of your statement of cash flows

Karen Keller

Mar 12
2 min

Making sense of your statement of cash flows

Operating, investing or financing activity? It’s not always clear where transactions belong on your company’s statement of cash flows.

Summary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Chris Luckhaupt

Mar 11
7 min

Summary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The package, containing Senate amendments, was passed mid-day Wednesday by the House with an expected signature by President Biden on Friday

5 ways to streamline and energize your sales process

John Eberhart

Mar 10
2 min

5 ways to streamline and energize your sales process

The 2021 economic forecast looks relatively bright. Is your sales staff up to the challenge of making the most of the revenue opportunities?

Important ERTC Considerations Prior to Filing 2020 Tax Returns

Chris Luckhaupt

Mar 5
6 min

Important ERTC Considerations Prior to Filing 2020 Tax Returns

Monday afternoon, March 1, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-20 providing guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit

New Schedule C PPP Loan Amount Calculations

Chris Luckhaupt

Mar 4
7 min

New Schedule C PPP Loan Amount Calculations

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the U.S. SBA announced applicant-friendly, non-retroactive, revisions to the PPP calculation to potentially increa

Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025

Brian Chesnut

Mar 3
2 min

Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025

The Work Opportunity Tax credit was set to expire in 2020. But a law passed to extend it through Dec. 31, 2025.

Should your business add Roth contributions to its 401(k)?

Mike Hawkins

Feb 24
2 min

Should your business add Roth contributions to its 401(k)?

If your business sponsors a 401(k) plan, you might someday consider adding designated Roth contributions.

Chris Luckhaupt

Feb 23
3 min

President Biden Revises PPP2

Yesterday President Biden announced changes to PPP 2.0, to focus funding on minority-owned and small biz.

Reporting restricted cash and cash equivalents

Nathan Oswald

Feb 22
2 min

Reporting restricted cash and cash equivalents

Here’s how to report any restrictions on cash and cash equivalents.

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Outlook

News, views, and ideas shaping the future.

Unemployed last year? Buying health insurance this year? You may benefit from favorable new changes

Home sales: How to determine your “basis”

Who qualifies for "head of household" tax filing status?

Tax advantages of hiring your child at your small business

EIDL loans, restaurant grants offer relief to struggling small businesses

PPP application deadline extended

How to ensure life insurance isn't part of your taxable estate

Need a new business vehicle? Consider a heavy SUV

Summary of the Ohio Senate Bill 18

COBRA provisions play critical role in COVID-19 relief law

New law tax break may make child care less expensive

Making sense of your statement of cash flows

Summary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

5 ways to streamline and energize your sales process

Important ERTC Considerations Prior to Filing 2020 Tax Returns

New Schedule C PPP Loan Amount Calculations

Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025

Should your business add Roth contributions to its 401(k)?

President Biden Revises PPP2

Reporting restricted cash and cash equivalents

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