The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a rundown of the rules. Background Back in March of 2020, Congress originally enacted the ERTC in the CARES Act to encourage employers to hire and… Continue Reading
Archives for August 2021
SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal has Opened
As of today, August 4, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened its SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal. The portal will allow borrowers to apply for forgiveness on loans of $150,000 or less directly through the SBA as opposed to applying through their lender, provided that the lender has opted into the program. Click… Continue Reading
There’s Currently a “Stepped-Up Basis” If You Inherit Property — But Will It Last??
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. The current rules Under the current fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives a basis in inherited property equal to its date-of-death value. So,… Continue Reading
