LIKE WHAT YOU READ? Share this article : SBA Issues Guidance to Help PPP Borrowers in M&A Activities Written by: Rhett Ennis | October 28, 2020 Earlier this month the SBA issued a procedural notice titled “Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of Ownership,” which provides some authoritative guidance on what businesses and lenders can do now with outstanding PPP loans when a transaction is being contemplated to sell company ownership or the majority of company assets. Prior to this guidance, the… Read the Article
Fall Update: Insights Into Potential Tax Policy Changes for November 2020 Election Written by: Matt Goodwin | October 9, 2020 Read The Article
SBA Issues Interim Final Rule Clarifying Forgiveness of Related Party Rentals, Sublease Income, and Owner Compensation Limits Written by: Nicole Wright, Rhett Ennis | September 29, 2020 Read The Article
Is Your Company Subject To Taxes In Other States? Written by: Rachel Roberson | September 22, 2020 Read The Article
Covid-19 Delays IRS in Processing 2019 Tax Payments – What to do if you receive an IRS Notice. Written by: Matt Goodwin | September 10, 2020 Read The Article
IRS Issues Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral Starting September 1 Written by: Matt Goodwin | August 31, 2020 Read The Article
Are There State Tax Implications for Allowing Employees to Work Remotely from Another State? Written by: Nicole McClintock | August 25, 2020 Read The Article
Reminder That The CARES Act Suspended Required Minimum Distributions for 2020 Written by: Matt Goodwin | August 19, 2020 Read The Article
President Trump Issues Executive Orders on Employee FICA and Unemployment Benefits Written by: Chris Julien | August 11, 2020 Read The Article
Charitable Gifting Under The CARES Act – New Rules Say To Give Big In 2020! Written by: Matt Goodwin | July 27, 2020 Read The Article
PPP Loan Forgiveness – Steps To Take Now While Exercising Patience Written by: Nicole Wright | July 20, 2020 Read The Article
Seattle City Council Passes Payroll Expense Tax Written by: Rachel Roberson | July 9, 2020 Read The Article
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans – Deadline Extensions Pending and Looking Ahead Written by: Nicole Wright | July 2, 2020 Read The Article
M&A Markets Begin to Reopen, with Some Expected Near-Term Changes Written by: Pitt Means | June 25, 2020 Read The Article
SBA Issues Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Alternative Application in Form 3508EZ Written by: Rhett Ennis | June 19, 2020 Read The Article
IRS Issues COVID-19 Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds Written by: Fletcher Conner, Nate Unger | June 16, 2020 Read The Article
PPP Loan Forgiveness Service Offerings: How Can Berntson Porter Help You? Written by: Steve Peterson | June 5, 2020 Read The Article
Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Bill Written by: Nicole Wright | June 4, 2020 Read The Article
Down Markets? Maximizing Your Roth May Be a Good Move. Written by: Matt Freeman, Matt Goodwin | May 27, 2020 Read The Article
Recent Qualified Improvement Property Guidance May Offer Benefits Written by: Mike Schmidt | May 26, 2020 Read The Article
Accounting Relief – Lease Accounting Standard Delayed Again Written by: Josh Fairbanks | May 21, 2020 Read The Article
SBA Gives Guidance in its Much Anticipated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Written by: Nicole Wright | May 19, 2020 Read The Article
IRS Form 941 Draft Issued for Claiming Payroll Credits & Revisiting the Employee Retention Credit Written by: Kaylene Bresnahan | May 15, 2020 Read The Article
Estate Planning Opportunities Under Current Conditions Written by: Elizabeth Stephan | May 14, 2020 Read The Article
Treasury Releases Vital FAQ #46 for PPP Loans; Washington DOR Clarifies Taxability of Loan Forgiveness Written by: Rhett Ennis | May 13, 2020 Read The Article
Deadline to file BE-10 Benchmark Survey Approaches Written by: Liting Chuang | May 11, 2020 Read The Article
Covid-19: Keeping Composure For Your Long-Term Financial Health Written by: Matt Freeman, Matt Goodwin | May 8, 2020 Read The Article
Extension of Safe Harbor Date From May 7th to May 14th – Returning PPP Funds Extended May 6, 2020 Read The Article
Expenses Paid With Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Deemed Nondeductible By IRS Written by: Chris Julien | May 5, 2020 Read The Article
The Importance of Documenting the PPP Certification of Need Under SBA Guidance May 4, 2020 Read The Article
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans Over $2 Million Subject to a Full Review April 28, 2020 Read The Article
The President Signs the Fourth Coronavirus Bill on April 24th Written by: Rhett Ennis | April 24, 2020 Read The Article
Good News-Clarification on Deferral of Payroll Taxes and Applying for the PPP Loan, and Unemployment Benefits Open up to Self-employed Workers. April 20, 2020 Read The Article
CARES Act Implications for Employee Benefit Plans Written by: David Rogiers | April 10, 2020 Read The Article
PPP SBA Loan Update: The SBA and U.S. Department of the Treasury Issue Another Round of Clarifying Guidance Written by: Rhett Ennis | April 8, 2020 Read The Article
Utilization of Form 7200 for Advance Payment of COVID-19 Employer Credits April 6, 2020 Read The Article
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP Loans) – Urgent Action Recommended Written by: Nicole Wright | April 3, 2020 Read The Article
Federal, State/ Local and Industry Updates Related to COVID-19 : Stay Connected With Berntson Porter Written by: Rachel Roberson | April 3, 2020 Read The Article
COVID-19 Update for Distribution and Manufacturing Written by: Nicole Wright | April 1, 2020 Read The Article
Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Loan Provisions of the Economic Security (CARES) Act March 27, 2020 Read The Article
Tax Implications of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Written by: Mike Schmidt | March 27, 2020 Read The Article
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law Written by: Chris Julien, Mike Schmidt | March 25, 2020 Read The Article
SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Written by: Rhett Ennis, Steve Peterson | March 24, 2020 Read The Article
State and Local Tax Relief for COVID-19 Written by: Rachel Roberson | March 19, 2020 Read The Article
Legislative Fix for Complex Workforce Education Surcharge Passed Written by: Rachel Roberson | February 17, 2020 Read The Article
The SECURE Act and What it Means for Your Retirement Written by: Matt Freeman | January 29, 2020 Read The Article
Tax Extenders Bill Passed and Final Opportunity Zone Regulations Issued Written by: Fletcher Conner | January 2, 2020 Read The Article
Registration for Oregon CAT Tax is Now Available Written by: Rachel Roberson | December 20, 2019 Read The Article
BP Blast: Impact of Washington Election Results for Local Businesses Written by: Rachel Roberson | November 15, 2019 Read The Article
Offshore Voluntary Compliance Program Ends September 28, 2018. Written by: Liting Chuang | September 25, 2018 Read The Article
When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door. The Powerful New Capital Gain Tax Deferral & Elimination Strategy September 11, 2018 Read The Article
Sales Tax Nexus No Longer Requires a Physical Presence Written by: Rachel Roberson | June 22, 2018 Read The Article
The Sales Tax World is Changing This June Written by: Rachel Roberson | April 23, 2018 Read The Article
IRS to End Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Written by: Liting Chuang | April 2, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: New Federal Gift and Estate Exemption Written by: Kristina Hull | March 27, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: Small Business Tax Accounting Methods Written by: Krysta Smith | March 6, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: Highlights for Individual Taxpayers Written by: Anna Clyburn | February 27, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: Business Interest Deduction Limitation – Changes for 2018 February 20, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: Business and Net Operating Losses – Changes for 2018 Written by: Brendan McAuliffe, Mollie Johnsen | February 14, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: Depreciation Changes for 2018 Written by: Nate Unger | February 12, 2018 Read The Article
Tax Reform Series: Section 199A Deduction for Qualified Business Income of Pass-Through Entities Written by: Chris Julien, Dave Berthon | February 5, 2018 Read The Article
Use Tax Reporting Requirement Update – Due Dates for 2018 Written by: Chris Laine | February 1, 2018 Read The Article
Significant Itemized Deduction Changes for 2018 Written by: Michael Schmidt | January 19, 2018 Read The Article
Washington Apportionment Reconciliations Due October 31st Written by: Rachel Roberson | October 12, 2017 Read The Article
Limited Time Voluntary Disclosure Program for Remote Sellers Written by: Rachel Roberson | August 23, 2017 Read The Article
What’s Next for the City of Seattle Income Tax? Written by: Rachel Roberson | July 19, 2017 Read The Article
New Use Tax Reporting Requirements in Colorado, Louisiana, and Vermont Written by: Chris Laine | June 12, 2017 Read The Article
The American Health Care Act (AHCA): Proposed Policy Changes and Their Tax Impact to You Written by: Bryce Bacic | May 15, 2017 Read The Article
WA Tax Credit Available for Hiring Unemployed Veterans Written by: Dave Berthon | November 18, 2016 Read The Article
Tax Extenders Bill Passed by Congress & Signed into Law by President Obama December 22, 2015 Read The Article
The “65-Day Rule”- Income Tax Relief for Complex Trusts and Estates Act Now, March 5 Deadline February 10, 2015 Read The Article
