The IRS has provided guidance to employers regarding the recent presidential action to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. The three-page guidance in Notice 2020-65 was issued to implement President Trump’s...
By: John “Jack” Kiley, CPA, CISP As the second tranche of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans draws to a close and the Country begins to open for business, the Government deserves some credit. The program was bold and with good intent (as many...
One of the most laborious tasks for small businesses is managing payroll. But it’s critical that you not only withhold the right amount of taxes from employees’ paychecks but also that you pay them over to the federal government on time. If you willfully fail to do...
The IRS announced it is opening the 2019 individual income tax return filing season on January 27. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing as soon as you can this year. The reason: You...
A sound succession plan is a must for every business. But even the best-laid strategies can go awry. Here are some steps you can take to fix a shaky succession plan: Compare progress to plan. Don’t rely on vague notions of why your succession plan isn’t working....
