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Audit & Accounting

Jan

26

2022

Cost-of-Living Adjustments Impact 2022 Tax Planning Strategies

The IRS recently issued its 2022 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 federal tax provisions. With an increase in inflation, statutory tax provisions that are indexed to the national cost-of-living have increased over 2021 amounts. As you consider 2022 tax planning strategies, be sure to take the new 2022 cost-of-living adjustments into account. Download PDF […]


Dec

16

2021

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Tax Provisions to Know About

President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law on November 15, 2021. The legislation includes multiple tax-related provisions that may affect you or your business. Download PDF > The bulk of the IIJA, known informally as the “bipartisan infrastructure bill,” is directed toward massive investment in infrastructure projects across the country. […]


Dec

07

2021

Tax Implications of Teleworking and Remote Working for Employers and Their Employees

As outbreaks of COVID-19 persist, many employers are continuing to encourage or require their employees to work from home (i.e., telework). Such remote working arrangements have tax implications that employers and employees will need to consider. Download PDF > One of the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a shift in the way […]


Oct

29

2021

HLB International Releases 2021 Cybersecurity Report

HLB International recently released an in-depth report assessing the landscape of cyber risk amid the rise of remote and hybrid work. Download PDF > HLB International, the global advisory and accounting network, recently published a report entitled, “Threat or Opportunity: Assessing the Cyber-Risk Landscape in the Age of Hybrid Work.” The report surveyed 136 IT professionals […]


Aug

31

2021

New California SALT Cap Workaround Signed into Law

Governor Gavin Newsom signed A.B. 150 on July 16, 2021, establishing a federal tax cap workaround for individual deductions allowed for state and local taxes (SALT). The option provided by A.B. 150 is available to qualifying S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Download PDF > SALT Cap Workaround Explained A.B. 150 offers a workaround […]


Jul

20

2021

Make the Most of the Employee Retention Credit

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was created in March 2020 under the CARES Act to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, both the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) have extended opportunities to use the ERC and expanded eligibility for it. But questions […]


May

12

2021

American Rescue Plan Act Provides Sweeping Relief Measures for Eligible Families and Businesses

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. The $1.9 trillion package is intended to provide far-reaching relief from the economic and other repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding for testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, education, and state and local governments, the ARPA includes extensive […]


Apr

07

2021

2021 Federal Tax Calendar

To help ensure you don’t miss any important 2021 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various federal tax-related forms, payments, and other actions are due. Let us know if you have questions about the deadlines or would like assistance in meeting them. You may also wish to view our Pocket Tax Guides, which are […]


Mar

25

2021

The American Rescue Plan Act Has Passed: What’s in It for You?

Congress has passed additional legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic that has haunted the country for the last year. President Biden signed the 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law on March 11; it includes $1.9 trillion in funding for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments. The […]


Mar

10

2021

PPP Revisions Target Smallest Businesses

The Biden administration announced several reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide additional relief for the smallest and most vulnerable businesses. It also changes several rules to expand PPP loan forgiveness eligibility. Download PDF > PPP Overview The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed in the early days of the […]