by Joseph M. Dickert, CPA Background on the Tax Deferral Per IRS Notice 2020-65, the notice provides the employer with the option to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of the employee portion of the Social Security Tax of 6.2% on wages/compensation paid between September 1, 2020-December 31, 2020 (Applicable Wages). However, the deferred withholding … Read more
by Jeff Wolstoncroft, CPA With the Small Business Administration (SBA) opening the portal for banks to apply for forgiveness, we wanted to take a moment to let you know the documents you may need in regard to PPP forgiveness. Please note, we continue to promote patience when it comes to applying for PPP forgiveness. While … Read more
Steve Dotterer, JD / MBA, CVA, Senior Manager at H2R CPA, identifies some of the key issues associated with valuing a business for equitable distribution during the divorce process. View the video here.
by Gail A. Davis, CPA / CSEP If you submitted a 2019 Form 1041 tax payment to the IRS, you may end up receiving an IRS CP161 Notice indicating that you have unpaid taxes due. This is an erroneous computer-generated notice that several H2R CPA clients have received. We understand from multiple conversations with the … Read more
by Christopher L. Chonko Recent guidance provides multiple models for businesses and nonprofits (nongovernmental entities) to use when planning to account for a forgivable loan received under the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). A summary of the available options is provided below. Business Accounting Options FASB ASC 470 debt model Generally speaking, the … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions as of August 4, 2020 “The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, is providing this guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans…” Read More H2R CPA professionals are continuing to evaluate the latest guidance to help determine the … Read more
Lucas Rihely, CPA, Partner at H2R CPA, discusses the deferral of payment for employer Social Security tax. This deferral of payment was part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help businesses with cash flow during these challenging times. View the video here.
by Jeff Wolstoncroft, CPA On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be received between July 16, 2020 and July 31, 2020. Complete details of the program and a … Read more
Kieran O’Dea, CPA, Partner at H2R CPA, discusses the complex application and forgiveness process for the Paycheck Protection Program, and what we know and have learned so far. View the video here.
Jeff Wolstoncroft, CPA, Senior Manager at H2R CPA, provides insight in regard to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Full-Time Equivalent. View video here.