New Safe Harbor for ERC Gross Receipts Calculation
This month, the IRS announced a new safe harbor provision that allows employers to exclude certain amounts received from other pandemic relief programs in determining whether it qualifies for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) based on a decline in gross receipts.
Key Provisions of the New COVID-19 Relief Bill
Both chambers of Congress overwhelmingly passed a new $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill on Monday night. In addition to funding the federal government through September 2021, the legislation includes several provisions that will affect both individuals and businesses. Here are some of the highlights:
IRS Releases Guidance on Tax Treatment of PPP-Funded Expenses
Did your small business take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program? The IRS has released guidance indicating that expenses paid with PPP loan funds cannot be deducted on the borrower’s tax return if the taxpayer expects the loan to be forgiven, but several bills have been introduced in Congress to clarify the intent of the CARES Act.