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COVID‐19 Safety Action Plan

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Visitors, please read: We have adopted a COVID‐19 Safety Action Plan consistent with the State of Indiana’s “Suggested Guidelines for Professional...

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Tax Developments for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

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As you may know, the President recently signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security...

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What are the Key Distinctions Between Layoffs and Furloughs?

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As businesses across the country grapple with the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many must decide whether to...

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Tax Provisions of CARES Act for Businesses – April 1, 2020 Update

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Employee retention credit for employers Eligible employers can qualify for a refundable credit against, generally, the employer’s 6.2% portion of the...

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Tax Provisions of CARES Act for Individual Taxpayers – April 1, 2020 Update

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Recovery rebates for individuals To help individuals stay afloat during this time of economic uncertainty, the government will send up to $1,200...

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Using Your Financial Statements During an Economic Crisis

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The economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced business owners to reevaluate their operations and make difficult decisions....

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Federal Government Tax-related Actions Taken to-date Regarding COVID-19

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Right now, your highest priority is the health of those you love and yourself. But if you have time to read about some non-medical but important...

Assistance with Applying for SBA Disaster Loans

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In response to the coronavirus crisis, TMA is helping small business owners apply for SBA Disaster Loans. We have developed a process to help clients...

Tips for Our Restaurant Clients During Covid-19 Outbreak

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As a restaurant owner, you and your people provide a critical service in our community. Especially now, we want to extend our help.

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Ten Action Items that Business Owners Need to Do Now – March 20, 2020

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We are urging business owners to develop an aggressive plan to manage through this crisis. Below are ten important items to be considered in that...

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New Law – Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – March 19, 2020

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Last night, the President signed The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. While the accounting profession is still learning the...

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Government’s Response to COVID-19 – March 18, 2020

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We continue to monitor news regarding the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak and want to keep you updated on what we know now.

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Temporary Process Changes – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Our thoughts are with those who have been directly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our top priority is the safety of our employees,...

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The Wayfair Burden on Small Businesses

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The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair has had momentous ramifications across the board as states, tax practitioners and...

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7 Valuable Tax Credits for Small Businesses

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Many people are familiar with tax credits for individual taxpayers, such as the credits for higher education expenses or the child tax credit. But...

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Numerous Tax Limits Affecting Businesses Have Increased for 2020

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An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be...

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Do you Want to Go into Business for Yourself?

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Many people who launch small businesses start out as sole proprietors. Here are nine tax rules and considerations involved in operating as that...

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Look Closely at Your Company’s Concentration Risks

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The word “concentration” is usually associated with a strong ability to pay attention. Business owners are urged to concentrate when attempting to...

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Numerous Tax Limits Affecting Businesses have Increased for 2020

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An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be...

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Cents-Per-Mile Rate for Business Miles Decreases Slightly for 2020

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This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business decreased by one-half...

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Small Businesses: It May Not be Too Late to Cut Your 2019 Taxes

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Don’t let the holiday rush keep you from taking some important steps to reduce your 2019 tax liability. You still have time to execute a few...

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For Best Results, Start Your Strategic Planning Early

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Time flies when you’re having fun — and running a business. Although it’s probably too early to start chilling a bottle of bubbly for New Year’s Eve,...

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Cyber Security and Your Small Business – Company Size Doesn’t Matter

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Think hackers are only trying to target large corporations for their cyber-attacks. Think again! If you are an employee of a small to medium-sized...

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The Chances of an IRS Audit are Low, but You Should be Prepared

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Many business owners ask: How can I avoid an IRS audit? The good news is that the odds against being audited are in your favor. In fiscal year 2018,...

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Putting Together the Succession Planning & Retirement Planning Puzzle

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Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you face a distinctive challenge in that you must save for your golden years while...

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The Tax Implications of a Company Car

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The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This benefit results in tax deductions for...

IRS Detects New Phishing Scam

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The IRS announced it has detected a new phishing scam involving unsolicited emails from IRS imposters. Subject lines on the phony emails include...

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Should you Elect S Corporation Status?

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Operating a business as an S corporation may provide many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at the...

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Another Massive Data Breach: How to Help Protect Yourself

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The news of another massive online data breach may make you feel powerless to safeguard your financial privacy. But you can take some concrete steps...

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Changing Jobs? What Will Become of Your 401(k) Balance?

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