Don’t miss my new article! As you probably know, the Small Business Administration (SBA) established programs designed to provide cash infusions to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m talking about… The Paycheck Protection ProgramEconomic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) But did you know that the SBA established several other loan programs that pre-date … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Relief Law Boosts Temporary Tax Deductions and Credits
Don’t miss my new article! In the new COVID-19 relief law, lawmakers enacted some extremely important legislation. It was designed to provide tax relief during the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the relief came in the form of direct government financial assistance.Most of the provisions of the law came in the form of extra deductions or tax credits that put … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Extend the Tax Extenders With the COVID-19 Relief Law
Okay. Let’s pretend you’re back in college and you have to turn in an essay to your professor by Monday. But you know that you can’t meet that deadline so you ask your prof for an extension. Well, that’s what lawmakers have done. They’ve granted themselves an extension (and didn’t even have to ask anyone for permission!) Here’s why lawmakers wanted to put things … [Read more...]
Secrets to IRS Penalty Forgiveness Using Reasonable Cause
I hope you never face this nightmare… You get a letter from the IRS informing you that it has assessed additional taxes, penalties, and interest on your tax return … and from two years ago. Ouch! When you pick yourself up from the floor, and check out your tax records, you get a terrible shock. The IRS is right. You do owe the extra taxes plus penalties and … [Read more...]
Handling Key Non-Tax Financial Issues When a Loved One Passes Away (Part 3)
Previously, in the Tax Reduction Letter, we published the first two parts of a three-part series… Tax Considerations When a Loved One Passes Away (Part 1)Tax Considerations When a Loved One Passes Away (Part 2) In this, the final article in the series, we’re coverthe most important non-tax financial issues. Read my new article… Handling Key Non-Tax Financial Issues … [Read more...]