2020 Reminder Regarding Common Taxable Fringe Benefits
As 2020 draws to a close, we would like to remind you of the importance of reporting the proper inclusion of common fringe benefits in taxable wages for employees, officers, and shareholders. Fringe benefits are defined as a form of pay-for-performance of services given by a company to its employees as a benefit and must be included in an employee’s pay unless specifically excluded by law.
IRS Releases Guidance Regarding Deductibility of PPP Loan-Related Expenses
Based on the most recent IRS guidance on the deductibility of PPP loan-related expenses, the taxpayer is allowed to deduct expenses originally thought to be non-deductible on a timely filed return or can amend the return in the taxable year. Extending 2020 calendar year returns might be advisable for some taxpayers who will be applying for loan forgiveness in 2021.
Paid Taxes but Received an IRS Notice for an Amount Due? Don’t Panic.
If you have received an IRS notice requesting an amount due when you know you’ve already sent in a payment, don’t panic. The delay is on their end, where they haven’t cashed the checks or applied the payments. They’re asking to allow 90 days to complete this action.
August 6, 2020/COVID-19, Tax, Financial Planning
Update to Required Minimum Distributions Rules for 2020
If you took a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in 2020, you now have until August 31, 2020 to rollover any RMD that was received in 2020, according to the latest IRS Notice 2020-51.
June 18, 2020/Tax, Business Planning, COVID-19
New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Released
A new application and instructions to apply for tax-free forgiveness of the new small business loans is now available. Released June 17, the Form 3508EZ and instructions allow eligible borrowers that meet certain criteria to take advantage of a simplified forgiveness application process, which eliminates the complicated forgiveness calculations previously required.
June 4, 2020/COVID-19, Tax, Business Planning
PPP Forgiveness Changes Signed into Law
On June 4, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act that adjusts several PPP loan forgiveness provisions was signed into law. These changes clarified several questions that remained and could make loan forgiveness more attainable for certain business owners.
May 19, 2020/Tax, Business Planning, COVID-19
PPP Forgiveness Application and Guidance Issued
The much-anticipated PPP forgiveness application and related guidance have now been released. As many anticipated, the steps to securing forgiveness may be challenging. We break down the key components for you as you seek to apply this to your business.
NC Impact: Gov Cooper Signs COVID Relief Into Law
NC Senate Bill 704 was recently signed into law and effectively waives interest penalties accrued during April 15 to July 15. NC estimated tax payments for Q1 and Q2 2020 are also now both due July 15.
The Price of PPP – Guidance for Management & Boards on Mitigating PPP Risk
One thing now clear from the PPP is that while the application process is primarily based on certifications made by the applicant, there will be significant oversight and scrutiny of many borrowers from the government, lenders, the public, and other third-parties. This is in addition to the government publishing the names and PPP loan amounts of borrowers and any current and future self-reporting requirements imposed on borrowers.
Nondeductibility of Expenses Paid from PPP Loan Proceeds
While many have flocked to the PPP loan due to its forgivable nature, a new IRS notice creates a challenge by making the forgiveness taxable. Read on to find out more and reach out to your SL advisor with any questions.
