Hey buddy. Can you spare a billion dollars? Apparently Uncle Sam and his state and municipal buddies can. In fact, because of the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, Uncle Sam and his state buddies have given away many billions of dollars in grants. Unlike an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), which has to be paid back, government grants (by … [Read more...]
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ABLE Accounts: A Great Deal for the Disabled and Their Families
61 million adults, and over 12.6 million children in the United States, have some type of disability. That’s why ABLE accounts can be so tremendously helpful. These tax-advantaged accounts for the disabled are relatively new and they remain little known. A pity. You see, ABLE accounts can be real game-changers because they allow the disabled to save money without … [Read more...]
New Stimulus Law Grants Eight Tax Breaks for 1040 Filers
If you’re a regular reader of the Tax Reduction letter, you know our goal is to help small businesses. But in this issue, we’ve got some good news for non-business taxpayers who file Form 1040s. Thanks to the huge stimulus bill enacted on December 27, 2020, there’s a way for everyone to come out a winner. I’m talking about a host of tax breaks that can save money for … [Read more...]
New IRS Efforts to Destroy Tax Deductions for PPP Paid Expenses
Here’s a question you might think has a straightforward answer… Are expenses related to your Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan deductible? So … does this question have a straightforward answer? You must be joking! You see, lawmakers and the IRS have screwed things up royally and the result is complications, contradictions, and confusion. Need help … [Read more...]
Good News If Your PPP Loan Is for $50,000 or Less
Thinking of applying for your Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loan forgiveness? Then here’s some good news for you… If your PPP loan takes your employees into account andYour PPP loan was for $50,000 or less… … your loan-forgiveness account may have increased by 100% even though you reduced employee pay or headcount. What’s more, this new Small Business … [Read more...]