Ag to Energy - Biofuels Workshop ************************************************************************************ Join us as we partner with the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) for an "Ag to Energy - Biofuels Workshop" workshop that will be hosted virtually on March 18th (previously January 27th), 2021 from 7:30 – 9:00 am. Jamey Cline will be presenting information on the interaction of the agriculture and renewable fuels industries, including: The status of the Renewable Fuels Industry The impact of Renewable Fuels on Agriculture Renewable Fuels Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities for Blender Pumps Understanding the Governmental Commitment to the Success of Read More...
Archives for January 2021
Introducing Two New Partners – Kari Buttenhoff and Dustin Kotrba
Announcement January 7th, 2021: The Partners of Christianson PLLP, an accounting and consulting firm located in Willmar, Litchfield and Paynesville Minnesota are pleased to announce the Firm’s two newest Partners. Kari Buttenhoff, CPA has been with the Firm for over 13 years and leads our renewable fuel compliance service sector by providing various consulting and attest services nationally. She began with Christianson immediately after getting her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University. Her first project with the firm was to research the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) and she has been working to develop the RFS and various services that have been added in relation to renewable fuels regulations, Read More...
Payroll Changes with New Funding Bill
Under the latest pandemic relief program that was agreed upon by Republicans and Democrats at the final hour in late December, the focus for many was on the $600 stimulus checks that individuals would soon be seeing and the $300 per week from the federal government in unemployment benefits that many would be eligible for. But what changed for employers who were waiting for information relating to sunsetting programs (that were set to expire at the end of 2020)? What do employers need to know? Extension of Paid Sick and Family Leave Credits - The provision extends the refundable payroll tax credits for paid sick and family leave, enacted in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, through March 31, 2021. Please note that this Read More...
Minnesota Business Relief Funding
On December 15th, Minnesota state legislature approved a second round of funding intended to provide financial aid to businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by an executive order related to COVID-19 that either forced businesses to shut down, or to modify their ability to generate revenue. Below you will find a high-level summary of the bill however it's recommended that you contact the MN DOR or your accounting professional to learn more about how this bill impacts you. The bill can be found on the Minnesota Legislature website, but is described as: economic relief provided for businesses adversely affected by the pandemic, business relief payments authorized, regulatory fee waivers provided, additional unemployment Read More...
Pay Check Protection Round 2 (PPP2)
As mentioned here, more than $284 billion has been allocated to the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) for first and second PPP forgivable small business loans known as PPP2. Christianson was an integral part of the application process of over 4 million dollars in the first round of funding and now because of the continued strain on small businesses due to COVID-19, owners can apply for a second round. This program is only open until March 31, 2021. Here are the highlights of PPP2: PPP2 Eligibility PPP2 loans will be available to first-time qualified borrowers as well as businesses that previously received a PPP loan. For those PPP loan recipients from the first round, you may apply for another loan of up to $2 million if you: Read More...
A New COVID-19 Federal Relief Package Announced!
Late in December, lawmakers voted on a $900 billion COVID-19 Relief Package that will have large impact on individuals and business owners alike. Here's what's included in this bill: Individual Relief Impact Stimulus Checks For individuals making less than $75,000 a year or couples making less than $150,000, you will each see a $600 check. Like the CARES Act, this benefit will phase out for individuals making between $75,000 and $100,000 and anyone (individual) making $100,000 or more will not receive a check at all. Again, similar to the original CARES act, parents with dependent children will also see a check, but this time instead of being $500 per dependent, it will be $600. Unemployment Insurance This new bill will add 11 weeks to Read More...