Brittany Besler
Posts by Brittany Besler
2021
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07.09
SBA Requests to Withdraw Requirement for Loan Necessity Questionnaires
In a letter submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on June 21, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requested to discontinue the use of the Forms 3509 & 3510, Loan Necessity Questionnaires. The SBA’s withdrawal of the loan necessity questionnaires was discussed June 24 on the AICPA’s Town Hall webcast. A […]
2021
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06.30
IRS Guidance Issued on Change in Useful Life for 2020 Tax Returns
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS recently released long awaited guidance detailing how a taxpayer must change the method of computing depreciation to provide a 30-year recovery period under the alternative depreciation system (ADS) for some properties controlled by a business that started renting before 2018. Rev. Proc. 2021-28 explains how […]
2021
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05.04
IRS Offers Safe Harbor for Claiming PPP Loan Deductions
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS has recently released a revenue procedure (Rev. Proc. 2021-20) that provides a safe harbor for certain businesses claiming Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan deductions. The Rev Proc is applicable for taxpayers that received a PPP loan but did not deduct certain otherwise deductible expenses paid […]
2021
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04.22
How to Repay Deferred Payroll Taxes
To give businesses a needed temporary financial boost, the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by the President in March 2020, allowed employers (ER) to defer payment of the employer’s (ER) share of Social Security tax. In addition, IRS Notice 2020-65, issued in August 2020, allowed employers (ER) to defer withholding and payment of the employee’s (EE) […]
2021
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04.06
PPP Extended, Again
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the President’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021 extends the program again, to May 31* instead of the current March 31 deadline. *The bill extends the program through June 30, 2021; however, for the final 30 days of the program, no “new” applications may be […]
2021
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03.29
American Rescue Plan: Provisions for Individuals
As you may know, President Biden recently signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). AAFCPAs has outlined below key provisions for individuals & families. Direct Checks The package includes $1,400 Recovery Rebate payments (also known as stimulus checks) for adults and their dependents. As with prior stimulus payments, the economic impact […]
2021
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03.25
American Rescue Plan: Provisions for Businesses
As you may know, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on Thursday, March 11th. AAFCPAs has outlined, below, the key provisions for businesses, including those related to: Employee Retention Credits The Paycheck Protection Program Family and Sick Leave Credits Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loans The Restaurant […]
2021
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03.25
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program Opens April 8
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will accept applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program beginning April 8th, 2021. Eligible entities include live venue operators or promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organization operators, museum operators*, motion picture theater operators, and talent representatives. *The Act […]
2021
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03.25
Webinar OnDemand: Claiming the Employee Retention Credit
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, signed on December 27th, 2020, expanded eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) by allowing those—including tax-exempt organizations—who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to qualify. Prior to December 27, 2020, PPP loan recipients could not also file for eligible tax credits. The expanded eligibility is retroactive, and as a […]
2021
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03.19
AAFCPAs Announces Promotions and Peer Nominated Awards
“Our people are our greatest asset! Therefore, AAFCPAs hires exceptional people at all levels, develops them faster and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our culture ensures they feel a genuine sense of being cared about; and that care extends to how graciously we serve our clients, and communities.” said Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, […]