CAT Registration
As you know, Oregon has a new Corporate Activities Tax (CAT) that went into effect on 1/1/2020. The first step you need to take regarding the new tax is to register your… Continue On +
NEW HHS FUNDING PHASE 3 PROVIDER RELIEF FUNDING & ORIGINAL HHS FUNDING UPDATES
A new HHS Funding Phase 3 opened on Monday October 5th. What follows are key items to know about this new round of funding along with HHS funding you may have already… Continue On +
IRS Provides Tax Relief Due to Oregon Wildfires
*This does not affect any previously filed tax returns or payments made.* On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the IRS announced tax relief for Oregon counties in which FEMA had declared disaster effected… Continue On +
Social Security Tax Deferral – Effective September 1, 2020 – IRS Notice 2020-65 by Executive Order
Background On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order which would allow employees to defer paying in their share of Social Security taxes starting with payrolls that occurred between September… Continue On +
An Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 – What Needs to Happen Next?
Your office is open again and things are running smoothly, and then you get the news: an employee suspects they have COVID-19. What is next? The employee that suspects they have COVID-19… Continue On +
The ADA Clarifies Questions about HHS Funds for Dentists
The ADA has released additional information about the HHS Provider Relief Funds for Dentists. One of the biggest concerns was that it appeared the practice could not balance bill if they received… Continue On +
COVID-Related Payroll Tax Credits and Relief – You May be Eligible
Congress has provided multiple levels of assistance to small businesses and employees through the CARES Act and the Families First Act. Relief has included the PPP loan, which has helped many practice… Continue On +
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application – We Recommend You Wait
Even though banks are making the PPP Loan Forgiveness application available to clients, our recommendation is to wait before filling out the application. There are a few reasons why we suggest waiting:… Continue On +
New Funds Available – CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expanded to Include More Dentists
As of July 10, 2020, the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a new Provider Relief Fund for Providers. We have been supplied with General Information and Frequently Asked… Continue On +
Important PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance Released
On June 22nd, additional guidance was released for the PPP loan program. The new guidance provides important information about owner and self-employed compensation as it relates to loan forgiveness along with exemptions… Continue On +
Families First Coronavirus Response Act:
Now that offices are starting to open, we wanted to provide additional guidance on the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). In a prior blog, we referenced employers with under 50 employees… Continue On +
EIDL Repayment Update
Fluence previously sent a blog about the EIDL Loan and some potential problems it might have for your and your business. https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/the-eidl-may-not-be-a-good-loan-for-the-practice If you have determined that you do not want to… Continue On +