The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been one of the most popular COVID-19 economic relief options available through the Small Business Administration (SBA). Since its rollout as part of the CARES Act in 2020, more than 6.6M loans were approved, totaling $277B. Over this time, the PPP has undergone dozens of updates, changes, and extensions. When the SBA announced on May 4, 2021, that the PPP funds had been exhausted, potential applicants were left to explore other options to help their business or nonprofit organization survive and emerge on the other side of the pandemic.

Cryptocurrency activity is everywhere, and it’s no longer just for the investment elite or bitcoin miners. Whether you’re investing in cryptocurrency or spending it, trading in digital currency can often feel like you’re not dealing with “real” money. But, this isn’t the case. Trading in cryptocurrency can have real federal income tax implications. This article will look at the six most effective ways to reduce taxes on your cryptocurrency gains. First, it’s worth looking at exactly how the IRS taxes cryptocurrencies so you can better understand your potential liabilities.

Have you made any large out-of-state purchases for yourself or your business this year? If so, you may have to pay New Jersey Use Tax. Use Tax applies when a purchase is made outside of New Jersey (be it online or via mail) for use in New Jersey and is taxed at the same rate as New Jersey sales tax: 6.625%.

Taxes play a significant role when we invest in retirement. One possible way to minimize taxes is by investing in a Roth IRA. With a Roth IRA, you contribute after-tax dollars and withdraw the contributions and any earnings tax-free in retirement.

The light at the end of the tunnel is shining brighter for many New Jersey and Pennsylvania-area individuals and families. The distribution of the vaccine combined with reductions in COVID-19 cases has resulted in the rollback of government orders. As the end of the pandemic appears to be drawing closer, the unfortunate reality is that many businesses are still struggling to recover.

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created challenging economic conditions for New Jersey and Pennsylvania-area businesses. Unfortunately, the issues which occurred during the onset of the pandemic, including but not limited to high unemployment, limited access to working capital, and the need for modified business models, have yet to subside.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is one of the most popular COVID-19 relief programs offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). There have been more than 132,000 and 150,000 loans issued in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively.

In early March, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), the fourth economic relief package passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It contains several provisions to help families, businesses, and local governments deal with the resulting challenges, including a $350B State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, $10B Capital Projects Fund, $21B for emergency rental assistance, and expansion of the Employee Retention Credit.

While many sectors have started to recover from the devastating blow brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that the construction industry is still struggling. The details of how this is happening are outlined in the March 2021 AGC Coronavirus Survey, published by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Audits are a necessary but sometimes disruptive part of running your business or nonprofit organization.  Meeting with your auditor, gathering documents, and scheduling time for the auditor to do their fieldwork all have to be considered.  Here are some tips to help make your audit more efficient, saving everyone time, money, and stress.