Be on High Alert for Ransomware Attacks
The FBI has warned of a staggering increase in ransomware attacks against businesses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what business owners and managers should know about these attacks to help prevent them Read More
Nov 12, 2020
Do the COVID-19 Extended Deadlines for Health Plans Still Apply?
Here's a question from an employer about deadlines. Q. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, we understand that participants in our self-insured ERISA group health plan must be given more time for certain actions (such as Read More
Nov 12, 2020
Updates to COVID-19-Related Paid Leave Requirements
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) made substantial tax subsidies available to eligible employers, so they can provide paid sick leave and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave for certain employees impacted by Read More
Nov 12, 2020
PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire for Loans Over $2 Million
On October 26, 2020, the SBA issued a notice in the federal register stating the SBA’s intent to release two new forms (Form 3509 for for-profit business and Form 3510 for not-for-profit entities) related to Read More
Nov 06, 2020
Boost Profits with These 10 Techniques
They say little things mean a lot. And relatively small expenses can add up to a huge amount of money your company could be wasting. By cutting costs, you can enhance your bottom line Read More
Nov 04, 2020
Using Remote Workers? Protect Sensitive Company Data from Exposure
What seemed at first like a temporary COVID-19-driven remote workers trend isn't expected to end when health risks are mitigated, some surveys suggest. For example, one-third of employers expect that at least half of their Read More
Oct 28, 2020
Year-End Tax Planning Ideas for Small Businesses
Small business owners still have time to make tax planning moves to lower their 2020 federal income tax bills — and possibly lay the groundwork to save taxes in future years. Here are 10 ideas Read More
Oct 29, 2020
Home Office Deductions in the COVID-19 Era
Have you been working from home during the COVID-19 crisis? Join the club. Approximately 42% of the American workforce is currently working from home full-time, according to a recent study by the Stanford Institute for Read More
Oct 29, 2020
Year-End Moves for Charitable Donations
'Tis almost the season for charitable donations. Besides helping a worthy cause, your donations may qualify for a festive write-off on your 2020 tax return if you qualify. Here are five ways to boost your Read More
Oct 29, 2020
Background Checks Are Not a Luxury
In our mobile society, it's rare to have firsthand knowledge of a new hire. And the days are gone when an employer would dare to hire an individual based solely on a grade point average Read More
Oct 23, 2020