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The American Rescue Plan - Payroll Tax Credit Extensions
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law on March 11, 2021. The law extends certain payroll tax credits originally included in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act.
Maryland State Income Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that he is extending the state income tax filing deadline by three months until July 15, 2021. No interest or penalties will be assessed if returns are filed and taxes owed are paid by the new deadline.
Launching a small business? Here are some tax considerations
While many businesses have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some entrepreneurs have started new small businesses. Many of these people start out operating as sole proprietors. Here are some tax rules and considerations involved in operating with that entity.
SBA Rules Schedule C PPP Borrowers Can Use Gross Income
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) rules that allow self-employed individuals who file Form 1040, Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business, to calculate their maximum loan amount using gross income instead of net profit.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025
Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Be aware that a recent law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups.
If you run a business from home, you could qualify for home office deductions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. If you’re self-employed and run your business from your home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income.
What are the tax implications of buying or selling a business?
Merger and acquisition activity in many industries slowed during 2020 due to COVID-19. But analysts expect it to improve in 2021 as the country comes out of the pandemic. If you are considering buying or selling another business, it’s important to understand the tax implications.
Many tax amounts affecting businesses have increased for 2021
A number of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2021. Some stayed the same due to low inflation. And the deduction for business meals has doubled for this year after a new law was enacted at the end of 2020.
