Attending college and pursuing higher education is one of the biggest investments that parents and students ever make. If you or your child (or grandchild) attends (or plans to attend) an institution of higher learning, you may be eligible for tax breaks to help foot the bill.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted recently, made some changes to the tax breaks.
Here’s a rundown of what has changed.
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The new COVID-19 relief law that was signed on December 27, 2020, contains a multitude of provisions that may affect you.
Here are some of the highlights of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which also contains two other laws: the COVID-related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA) and the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act (TCDTR).
Continue Reading What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Relief Law
Jen: This is the PKF Texas Entrepreneur’s Playbook. I’m Jen Lemanski, and I’m back once again with Kristin Ryan, an Audit Senior Manager and one of the faces of the PKF Texas Employee Benefit Plan team. Kristen, welcome back to the Playbook.
Kristin: Thanks for having me.
Jen: So, we’ve had a webinar on it, you’ve done some Entrepreneur’s Playbooks on it, but there’s so much to cover between the SECURE Act and the CARES Act. What else do our folks need to know?
Jen: This is the PKF Texas Entrepreneur’s Playbook. I’m Jen Lemanski, and I’m back once again with Matt Goldston, a Director in our Entrepreneurial Advisory Services team. Matt, welcome back to the Playbook.
Matt: Thank you, Jen, I appreciate it.
Jen: So, I know we call it the EAS team, I know the EAS team has been working with bankers and our clients on the various intricacies of the Paycheck Protection Plan or “PPP.” How have you been working with banks on PPP-related items?
Deemed as a riveting presentation from a CFO and SEC registrant attendee, PKF Texas hosted its last Zoom webinar of the year with the SEC niche team, “What’s Next for 2021: Accounting and SEC Reporting Updates,” on December 3, 2020. Audit Director, Chip Schweiger, CPA, CGMA, moderated a panel consisting of speakers:
Many employees take advantage of the opportunity to save taxes by placing funds in their employer’s health or dependent care flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).
As the end of 2020 nears, here are some rules and reminders to keep in mind.
Continue Reading As the Year Ends, Don’t Forget About Your FSAs!
The IRS released new ruling and guidance on November 18, 2020 for businesses who received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan, Revenue Ruling 2020-27 and Revenue Procedure 2020-51, which clarifies the tax deductibility of expenses related to loans that have not been forgiven.
The PKF Texas team wants to share with you a special
The PKF Texas not-for-profit team hosted its next Zoom webinar, “Forging Ahead: Planning Your Fundraising and Investment for 2021.” Once again, PKF Texas Audit Senior Manager, Nicole Riley, CPA, CFE, moderated a panel, which included Ryan McCauley, Regional Director of Foundation & Institutional Advisory, Northern Trust; and Sara Wise, Senior Consultant, Mission Advancement.
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Is your business closing? Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the various tax obligations that must be met.
Of course, a business must file a final income tax return and some other related forms for the year it closes. The type of return to be filed depends on the type of business you have.
Here’s a rundown of the basic requirements.
Continue Reading The Tax Responsibilities of Your Business Closing
It’s important to schedule internal audits. Fraud doesn’t simply take a vacation during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. If your not-for-profit’s internal controls aren’t effective, crooked individuals can find ways to exploit them and steal from your organization — even if they’re working remotely. Other threats, such as financial shortfalls, might also loom.
Comprehensive independent audits help assure stakeholders that your not-for-profit is ready for anything that might come its way — including opportunities.
Continue Reading How Internal Audits Can Serve as Risk Mitigation