The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced changes Wednesday designed to reduce delays in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) approval process. Millions of small businesses have applied for PPP forgivable loans since it reopened Jan. 11 with $284 billion in fresh funding. A significant percentage of those applications has been held up by process and system issues …
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Thousands of New Non-Profits Not Following Federal Law
An audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has found that nearly 10,000 new tax-exempt organizations failed to follow federal law to notify the IRS of their formation. Penalties, the auditors conclude, may be reserved for all but the most egregious laggards. Why Was the Audit Done? On Dec. 18, 2015, the …
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Clients Beware: 7 Tax Scams to Watch Out for in 2020
Each year, thousands of people lose millions of dollars, not to mention their personal information, in these schemes. Typically, the new scams are variations on old themes but are even slicker than before and harder to detect. ‘Tis the season for tax scams. As the time for filing 2019 tax returns fast approaches, the IRS is again …
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10 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Bookkeeper
With many small businesses thriving during the holiday season, this is the time of year that makes running a business exciting and enjoyable! This is also the time of year to reconcile books and prepare for tax season. How can owners balance both? We see so many of our small business owners struggle at tax …
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Year-End Payroll Checklist for Small Businesses
December is a time to be festive, relax with friends and family, indulge in delicious holiday-party fare — and, on a more practical note, time to get your payroll in order before the end of the year. Slightly less merry, but equally important! To help ease your burden, please find below ConnectPay’s handy checklist of …
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Get Your Business Taxes in Order Before the New Year With These Tips
While IRS tax forms have largely stayed the same, you will need to make sure you're up to date on various deduction limits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.It may be tempting to do your business's taxes yourself to save money, but you should always consider getting professional help.Making an end-of-year capital investment or …
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Exempt vs. Nonexempt: What Is the Difference?
Business owners need to properly classify their employees as exempt or nonexempt to avoid legal ramifications supported by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).Exempt employees must earn a minimum of $455 per week, be paid the same amount of money regardless of hours worked, and perform executive, professional or administrative duties.Nonexempt employees have no limitations …
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6 Ways to Increase Profits For Your Small Business
Small business owners need to change their practices to focus more on profit, according to Patricia Sigmon, founder and president of David Advisory Group, a firm that specializes in helping CEOs and small- to mid-sized businesses re-engineer their business practices. Sigmon, the author of the book, "Six Steps to Creating Profit," notes that nearly two-thirds of small businesses either …
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10 Bookkeeping Basics You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Millions of small business owners and startup entrepreneurs are masters at creating great products and services, building effective teams and winning over customers. Many of them, however, would probably flunk basic bookkeeping. As the business owner, if you don’t understand the different types of “accounts” your bookkeeper uses to organize your finances, measuring the success …
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Small Business Taxes: A Simple Guide
How to prepare for tax season The hell of tax season madness can mostly be avoided by staying organized. Here’s how to make sure everything is in its right place. Gather your business records Before you start anything, make sure you have all your relevant business records on hand. Depending on your type of business entity, …
