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 +
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 +
Changes for Individual Taxpayers in the New COVID Relief Law
Article Highlights Additional 2020 Recovery Rebates Educator Expense Unemployment Assistance Earned Income Tax Credit (Eitc) & Child Tax Credit (CTC) Cash Charitable Contributions for Non-Itemizers Cash Charitable Contributions for Itemizers Flexible Spending… Continue On +
SBA PPP Loan Part II – You May be Eligible
Congress, in the latest COVID-19 relief bill, has established a new SBA PPP Loan Program and you may be eligible for additional money. The SBA recently released guidance for the new PPP… Continue On +
Business Meals Provided by Restaurants are 100% Deductible in 2021 and 2022
With the passage of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, there are several tax changes. One change we wanted to make you aware of is the deduction for… Continue On +
PPP Loan & HHS Provider Relief Fund Updates
Not only is this a busy time of the year with the holidays, but it is also busy with staying on top of updates regarding PPP loans and HHS Provider Relief Funds. … Continue On +
Do Not Be Misled About Annual Reports
Workplace Compliance Services (W.C.S.) has started sending 2021 Annual Reports to Oregon companies. This renewal is not from the State of Oregon and is not required. W.C.S. is a private, for-profit, out-of-state… Continue On +
Provide Tax-Free Benefits in the Form of Disaster Relief Payments
When the President declared COVID-19 a national emergency, it was afforded disaster relief status with the Internal Revenue Code. This status generally allows for payment to employees for costs incurred in coping… Continue On +
Urge Congress to Get to Work on a COVID-19 Relief Bill
The American Dental Association recently sent out the message below. We believe there is hope for a package to get passed before the end of the year and we encourage you to… Continue On +
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 +