Current Federal Tax Developments

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2020-05-11 One More Week to Return Funds And You Get ERC

This week we look at:

  • IRS changes its guidance on the payment of health insurance only and qualification for the Employee Retention Credit

  • Borrowers can repay PPP loans by May 14 and then use Employee Retention Credit in the future.

  • SBA issues guidance for non-discrimination rules and not for profits and also impact of student workers.

  • Borrowers using new seasonal employer measuring periods will be able to sign unmodified PPP loan applications.

  • SBA gives relief to businesses unable to rehire employees who wish to remain on unemployment.

  • IRS issues guidance on excess deductions on termination following TCJA's addition of §67(g).

  • Taxwriters disagree with IRS's view on deductibility of expenses used to obtain PPP loan forgiveness.

  • Cannabis business found to be a reseller and not a producer. IRS issues guidance on taxpayers whom the agency wishes to return their economic impact payments.

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2020-05-11 One More Week to Return Funds And You Get ERC Edward K. Zollars, CPA (Kaplan Financial Education)

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2020-05-11 Current Federal Tax Developments