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April 21, 2021
Many businesses will be able to expense (write off as a tax deduction) all such assets purchased and placed in service before the end of the […]
April 21, 2021
They say that everybody has at least one good novel in them, and many people feel the same way about ideas for a successful business. If […]
April 21, 2021
Thieves use taxpayers’ natural fear of the IRS and other government entities to plan their scams, including e-mail and phone scams, to steal your money. They […]
March 24, 2021
The following is a brief summary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was signed into law on March 11, 2021. Economic Impact Payments […]
March 17, 2021
Raising money through Internet crowdfunding sites prompts questions about the taxability of the money raised. A number of sites host money-raising projects for fees generally ranging […]
March 17, 2021
As part of the CARES Act, the requirement for older taxpayers to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement plans was waived for 2020. This […]
March 17, 2021
This month, we’ll discuss paying your bills in QuickBooks. Open up Quick Books and click Pay Bills on the home page or open the Vendors menu and select Pay Bills. The […]
March 17, 2021
Most taxpayers think they have to itemize their deductions to claim them on their tax return. However, that is not entirely true. There are certain deductions […]
March 17, 2021
Because of the pandemic, many individuals have seen their employment (earned) income plummet. In that situation, two very important tax credits, the Earned Income Tax Credit […]
March 12, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act has passed and includes a third, much-anticipated, economic impact payment (EIP). This is one of several government measures intended to help […]
March 5, 2021
At the direction of the White House and effective on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the SBA will establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for […]
February 17, 2021
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CCA), which was passed by Congress and signed by the president late last December, included a very tax-beneficial provision that liberalized […]
February 17, 2021
In order to help trades and businesses retain employees and keep them employed during the COVID-19 crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
February 10, 2021
As if 2020 wasn’t challenging enough, this season’s tax-filing is going to be even more complicated than usual. Though the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection […]
February 10, 2021
Tax time can be one of the most hated times of the year. Just preparing the forms is enough to be an irritant, and if you […]
February 10, 2021
Do you have a lot of aging receivables? Assessing finance charges can speed up customer payments. Have your customers been submitting payments later than usual these […]
February 3, 2021
Tax time is just around the corner, and if you are like most taxpayers, you are probably facing the ominous chore of compiling records in preparation […]
January 27, 2021
In the past, the IRS has assigned verification numbers to victims of identity theft to file their tax returns, if requested by the victimized individual. These […]
January 27, 2021
President Biden released his “American Rescue Plan” on January 14th, 2021. The list consists of proposals he wants Congress to enact to address the COVID-19 pandemic […]
January 22, 2021
Congress passed, and President Trump signed, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Included in its approximately 5,600 pages is the second draw of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program […]
January 20, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), each year, computes standard mileage rates for the use of a vehicle for business, medical and moving purposes based on a […]
January 20, 2021
As a means to stimulate charitable contributions during the COVID crisis, Congress made two notable changes for 2020—one allowing taxpayers that don’t itemize their deductions an […]
January 12, 2021
While all of us would rather forget and put 2020 behind us, the recent Act signed by the president made some retroactive changes to some of […]
December 30, 2020
After several months of the Republicans and Democrats not being able to agree on additional COVID-related tax relief and other matters, Congress configured much-needed legislation. The […]
December 28, 2020
This is our annual reminder that if you use workers other than employees to perform services for your business and pay them $600 or more for […]
December 9, 2020
It is common practice this time of year for employers to give their employees gifts. Where a gift is infrequently offered and has a fair market […]
December 7, 2020
Some folks have been tapping or suspending their retirement savings to make ends meet during this COVID-19 pandemic, and although understandable, it is important that they continue […]
December 2, 2020
If you are a small business owner, every penny of your income counts. This means that you not only want to optimize your revenue, but also […]
November 11, 2020
If you already have a budget, it’s probably been difficult for you to stick with it for the last several months. Unless you provide products and/or […]
November 2, 2020
If you are the owner of a small business that obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you are most likely aware that the loan can […]
October 23, 2020
Interest rates are currently at an all-time low, and it may be time for you to consider refinancing your existing home mortgage to take advantage of […]
October 16, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has furloughed many of its employees or had them work from home to mitigate the spread of the virus. Many […]
October 7, 2020
With the passage of the CARES Act stimulus package earlier this year, the federal government added $600 to the normal state weekly unemployment benefits and increased […]
October 2, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service has resurrected a form that has not been used since the early 1980s, Form 1099-NEC (the NEC stands for Non-Employee Compensation). This […]
September 23, 2020
Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of the newest scam making its rounds through the U.S. Postal Service. To summarize, taxpayers receive a […]
September 16, 2020
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with leaders in education, business, labor, and workforce development, launched the nation’s first program offering tuition-free college for those who provided essential […]
September 5, 2020
Now that most businesses have used or come close to using all their PPP funds, many are eager to begin submitting their applications for loan forgiveness. […]
August 19, 2020
As businesses continue to adjust to the new normal of remote work, it is important that your organization is equipped with the proper resources to succeed. […]
July 13, 2020
Staff Accountant Our growing firm is looking for a diligent person who wants a challenge, variety, and the opportunity to expand their expertise in the accounting […]
June 15, 2020
All of this month, we are pleased to honor HAS Senior Accountant & Tax Analyst, Melanie Willis, EA, NTPI Fellow, for 20 years of remarkable service […]
June 10, 2020
Now that the stay at home order and restrictions on businesses are being lifted, HAS is re-opening our office on June 15, 2020. Our firm has […]
June 10, 2020
June 5, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) was signed into law to further help small businesses affected by COVID-19. The goal of […]
May 27, 2020
Recently the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the PPP Loan Forgiveness application and instructions and Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness. While some questions still remain, […]
May 19, 2020
As Michigan gradually begins lifting the stay-at-home order, “business as usual” will have become a thing of the past for both business owners and employees. Contemplating […]
May 1, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans have drawn all types of struggling businesses during this COVID-19 crisis. The primary draw was the added provision of 100% […]
April 29, 2020
Now that many business owners are past the stressful work of navigating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process, it seems like the hardest part is […]
April 11, 2020
Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning Monday, April 13 at […]
April 11, 2020
Another provision provided in the March 27th CARES Act to help businesses keep their employees on payroll is the Employer Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC provides […]