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Nebraska cuts corporate income tax rates

Nebraska cuts corporate income tax rates

Nebraska enacts corporate income tax rate reductions over the next two years while promising more reductions in subsequent measures.
Budget Reconciliation – A Potential Path for President Biden’s Plans

Budget Reconciliation – A Potential Path for President Biden’s Plans

President Biden has proposed the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan, but a closely divided senate makes it challenging to turn these bills into law. In this video, we’ll discuss the budget reconciliation process as a possible path.
New IRS guidance on health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs

New IRS guidance on health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs

IRS provides guidance on dependent care assistance program enhancements made due to COVID-19-related legislation.
As income tax rates increase, beware of certain deferral strategies

As income tax rates increase, beware of certain deferral strategies

Tax-deferral techniques—possibly spurred by a potential increase to capital gains rates—must be scrutinized, as evidenced by this IRS memo
The American Families Plan

The American Families Plan

On April 28, 2021, President Biden introduced the American Families Plan, a $1.8 trillion spending plan that includes tax increases on high-income taxpayers to help offset its costs. In this video, we will quickly cover potential changes to the tax law that, if enacted, may affect you and your family.
IRS issues PPP expense deduction safe harbor for fiscal year taxpayers

IRS issues PPP expense deduction safe harbor for fiscal year taxpayers

IRS safe harbor for fiscal year taxpayers on accounting period in which to deduct PPP expenses provides choices and certainty.
Tax Strategies for Real Estate Owners

Tax Strategies for Real Estate Owners

In addition to appreciation and income generation, rental real estate can provide many tax benefits. In this video, we will cover some of the more attractive tax strategies for real estate owners.
Benefits to Attract and Retain Employees

Benefits to Attract and Retain Employees

Attracting and retaining great employees can be very challenging. While compensation is certainly important, your employee benefits package can be a powerful force in an employee’s decision. In this video, we cover benefits to help attract and retain great employees.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law to help address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In this video, we will cover the major features for both businesses and individuals of the $1.9 trillion plan.
2021 Gifts – Buyer beware of the risk of retroactivity

2021 Gifts – Buyer beware of the risk of retroactivity

From retroactivity to loss of planning techniques, this year we face a unique set of concerns when considering gift and estate planning.
Expanded PPP Guidance and Upcoming Deadlines

Expanded PPP Guidance and Upcoming Deadlines

On February 22, 2021 the SBA announced important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. In this video, we will briefly cover first and second draw loans, recent guidance that expands loan eligibility, and approaching deadlines that you need to know.
Guidance issued for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit

Guidance issued for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit

Notice 2021-20 clarifies retroactive changes made to ERTC and PPP interaction and incorporates several previous frequently asked questions.
Colorado restores certain business deductions related to the CARES Act

Colorado restores certain business deductions related to the CARES Act

Colorado enacts law restoring certain deductions related the to the CARES Act for both business and individual taxpayers.
Employee Retention Credit: Answers to frequently asked questions

Employee Retention Credit: Answers to frequently asked questions

The Employee Retention Credit provides liquidity benefits for many businesses and was significantly expanded for 2020 and 2021.
New IRS guidance on health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs

New IRS guidance on health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs

Employers can add flexibility to their health flexible spending accounts and dependent care assistance programs per Notice 2021-15.