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What is a custody? Learn what family offices need to know about custody arrangements.

By wscpa | May 19, 2021
Family offices need to understand the definition of a custody and the many arrangements that are possible. In this blog post, we will review the definition of custody, overview the different types, and how they affect your business. Definition of custody  On December 30, 2009, the SEC released…

Employee v. contractor: Which is right (and legal) for your business

By wscpa | May 19, 2021
Businesses are constantly evolving how they operate in order to meet the fast-paced changes coming from customers and the marketplace. Further, individuals are increasingly taking advantage of the income they can earn from the gig economy. These factors have more businesses…

IRS provides guidance on tax credits for employers providing paid vaccine leave

By wscpa | April 29, 2021
The IRS and Treasury Department provided new information regarding the tax credits available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP was created to help small businesses through the pandemic. This new guidance provides information on how eligible businesses can…

Like-Kind exchange updates: Clarifying real property and escrow policies

By wscpa | April 29, 2021
If you are in possession of business or investment property or looking to exchange real property for others, you might want to get acquainted with “like-kind exchanges,” also known as a 1031 exchange. As with all tax codes, changes are…

PPP extension passes House and Senate

By wscpa | March 25, 2021
A measure to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline from March 31, 2021, to May 31, 2021, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. It now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature which he…

Key tax provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act

By wscpa | March 12, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been signed into law by President Biden and makes significant updates to several tax provisions to alleviate some of the pandemic’s financial burdens for individual taxpayers and businesses. Updates include expansions and extensions…

American Rescue Plan Act signed into law

By wscpa | March 12, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 passed Congress and President Biden signed the bill into law on March 12, 2021. The ARPA approves $1.9 trillion in spending for individuals, businesses, governments, and certain industries impacted by the COVID-19…

IRS clarifies employee retention credit eligibility for PPP loans and 2020 claims

By wscpa | March 5, 2021
The IRS has released additional guidance in Notice 2021-20 on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) with clarifications on the retroactive changes for expanded eligibility applicable to 2020. Employers who received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan have been waiting on guidance…

New PPP calculation released for Form 1040, Schedule C filers

By wscpa | March 5, 2021
Form 1040, Schedule C taxpayers received an updated interim final rule (IFR) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from the Small Business Association (SBA). The IFR clarifies guidance released on Feb. 22 that made changes to how self-employed and sole proprietors could…

Smallest businesses get PPP updates, special filing period

By wscpa | February 26, 2021
The nation’s smallest businesses are getting revamped Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) rules and a special filing period announced in recent changes from the Biden-Harris administration. Small businesses with fewer than 20 employees make up 98% of the small businesses in…

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