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Properly Classify Independent Contractors
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, your business may be using independent contractors to keep costs low. But you should be careful that these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes. If the IRS reclassifies them as employees, it can be an expensive mistake. The question of
COVID-19: Extended Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines
The IRS recently issued Notice 2020-23, expanding on previously issued guidance extending certain tax filing and payment deadlines in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This guidance applies to specified filing obligations and other “specified actions” that would otherwise be due on or after April 1, 2020, and before
Going Concern Assessments and COVID-19
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected the global economy. Companies of all sizes in all industries are faced with closures of specific locations or complete shutdowns; employee layoffs, furloughs or restrictions on work; liquidity issues; and disruptions to their supply chains and customers. These negative impacts have brought
Adjusting Financial Statements for COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, contains several tax-related provisions for businesses hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Those provisions will also have an impact on financial reporting. Companies that issue financial statements under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Colorado Safer at Home and DWC Business Continuity
Dear Clients, We are thankful to hear Colorado Governor Polis issued guidelines to start allowing businesses and local economies to proceed in phased public opening. We are seeing first hand how so many of you and our communities have been disrupted. Safety of our employees, families, clients, and community is
Charitable Giving Can Reduce Your Taxable Estate and Fulfill Your Legacy
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting economic fallout is dealing a crushing blow to charitable organizations. Indeed, during a time when food banks, disaster relief and other nonprofit services are needed most by the public, their funding is suffering due to cancelled fundraising events and other factors. If
Federal Gift Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Now July 15, 2020
You may have heard that the federal income tax filing and payment deadline has been extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, to provide relief for taxpayers adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. What you may have missed is that the U.S. Treasury Department also extended the
CARES Act – Qualified Improvement Property Change
The law providing relief due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic contains a beneficial change in the tax rules for many improvements to interior parts of nonresidential buildings. This is referred to as qualified improvement property (QIP). You may recall that under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), any QIP
Financial Statements Can Help During COVID-19
The economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced business owners to reevaluate their operations and make difficult decisions. One place to look for the information you need to make rational, reasonable moves is your financial statements. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, these typically comprise a statement of
COVID-19 Webinar Series for Businesses and Employers
Federal and state agencies are continually updating COVID-19 resources and directives for businesses and employers. We know it can be difficult and confusing staying up on the constant changes. Here are some recently recorded webinars we co-hosted with Autopaychecks, Michael Santo, and Timberline Bank you may find helpful. CARES Act