Financial Resources & News
Tax Changes for R&E Expenditures as of 2022
Businesses that invest in research and development, particularly those in the technology industry, should be aware of a major change to the tax treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), R&E expenditures...
IRS Penalties & Interest
How does the IRS go about applying penalties and interest to taxpayers? In this article we’ll be discussing the 4 types of penalty charges, and how the IRS goes about applying them. For clarity: Original Due Date = Generally April 15th for Individual Taxpayers...
The Child Tax Credit – Updated Guidance
The IRS updated its factsheet regarding the Child Tax Credit again on March 8, 2022. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the Child Tax Credit (“CTC”) was expanded for the 2021 tax year by offering families advance monthly payments of $250 to $300 per child. Also,...
Updated Lease Accounting Guidance to Go into Effect Soon!
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, which created Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). This new standard provides significant updated guidance for how non-public business entities account for operating and capital leases.
Optimizing multiple incentives and financing strategies for growth: PPP, the Employee Retention Credit & the SBA
Optimizing multiple incentives and financing strategies for growth: PPP, the Employee Retention Credit & the SBA Standing still is not an option in a dynamic and changing economy. Join us for an interactive session that will help maximize Covid-19 tax relief and...
Illinois Announces Individual Income Tax Filing Extension
Illinois Announces Individual Income Tax Filing Extension Gov. Pritzker announced that Illinois is extending the 2020 individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to May 17 to match the new federal due date. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)...
Tax Day for Individuals Extended to May 17
IRS to Delay 2021 Income Tax Filing Deadline to May 17 Officials with the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have told several media outlets and Congressional committees that the 2021 income tax...
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on Thursday afternoon. This $1.9 trillion stimulus package contains additional funding and expansion of tax credits to qualifying small businesses, assistance...
Unemployment Fraud Continues to Thrive
Unemployment Fraud Continues to Thrive The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reportedly stopped around 1,000,000 fraudulent unemployment claims since March of 2020. That number continues to grow at an alarming pace. There are many consequences when...