Guard Against Age-Bias Suits When Downsizing
Historically, companies have downsized for many reasons, including mergers and acquisitions, changes in management philosophy and strategy, and increased use of outsourcing. Economic downturns have also spurred layoffs, such as the one triggered by the…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- Nov 12, 2020
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May Be Getting Simpler
From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those services can be obtained more economically because independent contractors don't receive employee benefits, nor are…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- Nov 12, 2020
Keep Employees Safe From COVID-19 Without Discrimination
How can an employer keep its workforce safe from COVID-19 exposure on the job, while still following medical privacy rules? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be able to help, as it reviews how…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- Nov 12, 2020
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…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- 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…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- 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…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- 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…
- Sue Schloemer
- 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…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- 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…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- 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…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- Oct 29, 2020