How to Conduct Effective Interviews
The late actress Katharine Hepburn once said, “Death will be a great relief. No more interviews.” Interviews are challenging. Not only does the interview create nervousness on behalf of the interviewee, but… Continue On +
Important Tax Updates
-Important Updates- Personal Tax Filing Deadline Extended until May 17th Updates on PPP Loans & Applying for Forgiveness Updates on the Employee Retention (ERC) Credit Updates on the HHS Provider Relief Fund… Continue On +
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act)
Yesterday, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act) of 2021 (the stimulus package). Below are some highlights of the ARP Act: $1,400 per person stimulus payments for taxpayers and… Continue On +
PPP Forgiveness Applications – Should You Apply?
Banks are currently allowing you to submit PPP loan forgiveness applications on the first round of PPP funds. Should you apply for forgiveness or wait? This is what we recommend for loans… Continue On +
We Are Excited to Share a Great Book and Four Webinars
Fluence is very excited to announce the publication of a book by Mike Smith, CPA, SPHR: The Path to Greater Dental Practice Success. Mike has taken his passion for coaching dentists and… Continue On +
HHS Provider Relief Fund Registration is Open and You Must Register
If you have received the Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund payments of $10,000 or more, you must register in the Provider Relief Fund reporting portal. This is a new… Continue On +
TD & ADCPA Study Club Session #3 on March 2nd
Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members We had an amazing TD & ADCPA exclusive study club session #2 on Tuesday, January 19th. I hope each… Continue On +
The Employee Retention Credit – A Tax Credit That May Benefit You
When the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) first came out in 2020, the rule said that if you received PPP loan money, you were not eligible for the ERC. For most taxpayers, that… Continue On +
The Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax for 2021
Multnomah County has a new Preschool for All Tax that takes effect in 2021. The tax was approved by voters in November of 2020. Currently, Multnomah County is negotiating with the City… Continue On +
The City of Portland’s New Metro Individual and Business Income Tax for 2021
The City of Portland has a new Metro Homeless Services tax (Metro) that impacts individuals and businesses starting in 2021. The tax was approved by voters in May of 2020. Now that… Continue On +
Preparing for PPP Round 2 Application Process
Most banks will be opening their portals to accept the second round of PPP applications early next week. If you are planning on applying, please make sure you have contacted your banker… Continue On +
Thriving Dentist Study Clubs with Gary Takacs
Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members We had an amazing TD & ADCPA exclusive study club session #1 Tuesday, November 17th. I hope each & every one… Continue On +