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The Evolution of the Employee Retention Credit

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The Evolution of the Employee Retention Credit

The pandemic has adversely affected many sectors of the U.S. economy, causing widespread job losses. At the start of the national emergency, Congress...

IRS Extends the Tax Paying and Filing Deadline for Individuals

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IRS Extends the Tax Paying and Filing Deadline for Individuals

The IRS has announced that the federal income tax filing deadline for individuals for the 2020 tax year is extended from April 15, 2021, until...

The American Rescue Plan Act has Passed: What’s in it for You?

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The American Rescue Plan Act has Passed: What’s in it for You?

Congress has passed the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 Pandemic that has haunted the country for...

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended Through 2025

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended Through 2025

Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Be aware that a recent law extended credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups....

Tips for Starting a New Business Today

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Tips for Starting a New Business Today

When one door closes, another opens. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many small businesses to permanently shutter. But it has also provided new...

The Cents-Per-Mile Rate for Business Miles Decreases Again for 2021

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The Cents-Per-Mile Rate for Business Miles Decreases Again for 2021

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

View Your Financial Statements Through the Right Lens

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View Your Financial Statements Through the Right Lens

Many business owners generate financial statements, at least in part, because lenders and other stakeholders demand them. You’re likely also aware of...

20 Tips from 20 Years!

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20 Tips from 20 Years!

TMA has worked with hundreds of small businesses and our team has nearly 200 years of combined professional experience.

2020 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

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2020 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2020. Keep in mind that this...

Why Do Partners Often Report More Income on Tax Returns than in Cash?

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Why Do Partners Often Report More Income on Tax Returns than in Cash?

If you’re a partner in a business, you may have come across a situation that gave you pause. In a given year, you may be taxed on more partnership...

10 Low-Cost/No-Cost Ways to Add Fun to the Workplace

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10 Low-Cost/No-Cost Ways to Add Fun to the Workplace

Looking for low or no-cost ways to bring a little fun into the workplace and tell your employees that you value them? Here are 10 ideas that might...

5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Ideas for Small Business Owners

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5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Ideas for Small Business Owners

The second half of 2020 has begun. What steps can small business owners take today to lower taxes for the current tax year? Alternatively, would it...

6 Key IT Questions to Ask in the New Normal

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6 Key IT Questions to Ask in the New Normal

The sudden shutdown of the economy in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to rely more heavily on technology. Some...

Haven’t Filed Your 2019 Business Tax Return? Chip Away at Your Bill

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Haven’t Filed Your 2019 Business Tax Return? Chip Away at Your Bill

The extended federal income tax deadline is coming up fast. As you know, the IRS postponed until July 15 the payment and filing deadlines that...

Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act

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Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act

Visitors, please read: The Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) was signed into law on June 5, 2020. In general terms, the Act allows...

SBA Reopens EIDL Program to Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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SBA Reopens EIDL Program to Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Just last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance...

PPP Flexibility Act Eases Rules for Borrowers Coping with COVID-19

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PPP Flexibility Act Eases Rules for Borrowers Coping with COVID-19

As you may recall, the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) back in April to help companies reeling...

Is it Time to Reopen Your Business? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Is it Time to Reopen Your Business? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Businesses across America that have been shut down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may now (or soon) have the option to reopen....

How to Succeed at Virtual Team Building

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How to Succeed at Virtual Team Building

Thanks to affordable technology, more and more companies have been allowing employees to work remotely in recent years. It’s become feasible to...

COVID‐19 Safety Action Plan

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COVID‐19 Safety Action Plan

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

Tax Developments for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

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Tax Developments for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

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

What are the Key Distinctions Between Layoffs and Furloughs?

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What are the Key Distinctions Between Layoffs and Furloughs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using Your Financial Statements During an Economic Crisis

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Using Your Financial Statements During an Economic Crisis

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

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

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

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

Assistance with Applying for SBA Disaster Loans

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

Tips for Our Restaurant Clients During Covid-19 Outbreak

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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