On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief to taxpayers affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The CARES Act is the third round of federal government aid related to COVID-19. We have summarized the top provisions in the new legislation below, with Read More…
Employers are scrambling to find ways to help their employees who are impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Help is available. Now that the COVID-19 has been declared a national emergency,[1] Internal Revenue Code Section 139 can be used to allow employers to make tax-free payments or reimbursements to employees as “qualified disaster payments.” Below are Read More…
By Andrea Wilson Now present on every continent except Antarctica, COVID-19 has infected more than 125,000 people, and is responsible for more than 4,600 deaths. With the number of cases in the U.S. continuing to climb, individuals and companies alike are taking steps to prepare for a pandemic. From a shortage of masks and hand sanitizer, to Read More…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), became law on March 18, 2020. The Act guarantees free testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), establishes emergency paid sick leave, expands family and medical leave, enhances unemployment insurance, expands food security initiatives, and increases federal Medicaid funding. The Act includes up to 80 hours of emergency Read More…
In response to the economic fallout from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, the IRS has automatically postponed the filing and due dates for all Federal income tax returns and related payments due on April 15, 2020. The filing and payment date for these income taxes have been automatically postponed to July 15, 2020. This includes Read More…
Congress Announced: Secretary Mnuchin Defers Tax Payments, Delivers Relief for Taxpayers & Small Businesses Because many families, businesses, and tax preparers may be unable to meet their tax obligations despite their best efforts, President Trump is allowing “the Treasury Department to defer tax payments, without interest or penalties, for certain individuals and businesses negatively impacted.”The Read More…
The health & safety of our clients and employees is paramount and therefore, BKC has been taking enhanced precautions concerning the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Fortunately our workforce has not been directly impacted by COVID-19 with no known cases. However, our office doors are currently closed as it relates to the NJ shutdown. Most of Read More…
Newly passed tax law could benefit many. Deep inside legislation passed in late 2019, is a provision that broadens the acceptable use of 529 college savings plan funds. Background 529 savings plans are available to set aside after-tax funds to pay for college and K through 12 education expenses. As long as the funds are Read More…
BKC announces the successful completion and accepted report of their 9th Peer Review examination since their inception in 1992. Peer review is a mandatory inspection required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants where an outside CPA firm thoroughly examines the company’s accounting and auditing services to verify that quality controls and procedures are Read More…
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts change annually. Here’s a look at some of the costs that will apply in 2020 if you’re enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare Part B premiums According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), most people with Medicare who receive Social Security benefits Read More…
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