We have made it through the bulk of 2020 and as we begin to reflect on our year and look to the future, I want to share something good that came out of the CARES Act in March. For the first time since the 1980’s, you can take a $300 deduction for charitable contributions even if you do not itemize…
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Is The Third Time The Charm?
Things in Congress have been relatively quiet of late, thank goodness. After the flurry of activity in March and April, May was a nice reprieve. However, May also brought with it an entire new set of questions to be answered. We received the Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application from the Small Business Association and the Final Interim Rules from…
Let’s Talk Forgiveness
The Payroll Protection Program money is finally flowing into the small businesses who need it, but with the money comes an impending sense of dread and confusion. What expenses can be forgiven? What if I don’t spend all the money? What if the forgiveness calculation doesn’t equal the total loan? What about the employees who refuse to come back to…
Got Stimulus Questions? Here Are Some FAQs
This FAQ blog post brought to you by Aubree Hoard.
Overwhelming Chaos
Slow Down! Avoid ending up in a worse financial situation when this is all over.
A Brand New Reality, Part 1
Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic changes are a source of…
A Brand New Reality, Part 2
Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic changes are a source of…
A Brand New Reality, Part 3
Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic changes are a source of…