Emily Victor

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new lease standards in 2016, ASC 842, replacing and modifying current financial accounting and reporting for lessees and lessors. The new standard is a significant shift in accounting processes, which can impact various other aspects of a business.

One previously obscure section of the Internal Revenue has gotten renewed interest in recent years and it could mean significantly lower taxes for you. Policymakers have long sought to encourage investment in small businesses and one of the strongest incentives that Congress has enacted is Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec. 1202.

Bennett Thrasher and Morris, Manning & Martin recently hosted their “New Tax Considerations for the Technology Industry” webinar. During the event, a variety of financial topics relevant to technology companies were discussed, including federal tax proposals, executive compensation tax proposals, international considerations and state and local tax considerations.

Choosing the right team to advise you can help you continue to grow your business while working towards your personal goals. An experienced exit planning professional can assist you in developing the right plan for your business and creating a balanced lifestyle by integrating your personal and professional goals.

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) which contains specific provisions for the benefit of restaurant owners. Section 5003 of the ARPA establishes the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to include $28.6 billion earmarked for nontaxable grants to eligible restaurant entities. $5 billion of this total amount will be designated for restaurants with 2019 gross receipts of $500,000 or less.

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly spreads throughout the U.S. and the world, nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges to their operations, staffing and fundraising. Many nonprofits serve vulnerable clients such as the elderly, the ill and the homeless, and these organizations will be strained to continue to provide services during the crisis. Arts and cultural organizations have closed and canceled programs in response to directives to limit public gatherings.

In response to the current economic conditions and pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was unanimously passed by the Senate on Wednesday, March 25 and by the House on Friday, March 27. It is expected to be signed into law by President Trump shortly.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering long-term, low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital for small businesses and private, non-profit organizations affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the United States and associated territories.

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to provide affected individuals with paid sick and family leave and create tax credits for employers effected by the coronavirus. Effective 15 days after enactment (March 18, 2020), the Act creates a new category of benefits available until December 31, 2020. Please find the highlights of the new law below.