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
SBA Issues Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Alternative Application in Form 3508EZ Written by: Rhett Ennis | June 19, 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
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
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
FASB Proposes Another Delay in Effective Date for Private Company Lease Accounting Written by: Connolly McHugh | April 9, 2020 Read Full Post
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
Aerospace Manufacturers to See B&O Rate Increase Written by: Rachel Roberson | April 6, 2020 Read Full Post
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
What Does Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Mean for Employers? Written by: Rhett Ennis | July 11, 2019 Read Full Post
BP’s Distribution and Manufacturing Group Launches 3rd Annual BP Pulse Written by: Nicole Wright | March 20, 2019 Read Full Post
Reflections on the 2018 Washington Manufacturing Awards Written by: Nicole Wright | May 8, 2018 Read Full Post
Tax Reform Changes on Section 179 Depreciation and Bonus Depreciation Written by: Austin Mohler | February 13, 2018 Read Full Post
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
Lease Accounting Standard Update Is Getting Closer to Reality Written by: Christa Lum | January 17, 2018 Read Full Post
The BP Pulse: A Distribution & Manufacturing Survey Written by: Chris Mela | October 5, 2017 Read Full Post
Limited Time Voluntary Disclosure Program for Remote Sellers Written by: Rachel Roberson | August 23, 2017 Read The Article
Considerations for Automation in Manufacturing Written by: Connolly McHugh | June 28, 2017 Read Full Post
Contract Manufacturers: Are You Getting The Credit? Written by: Krysta Smith | June 1, 2017 Read Full Post
The State of Manufacturing Jobs Now and In the Future Written by: Alexis Greene | May 19, 2017 Read Full Post
The Skilled Trade Dilemma Facing Manufacturers: A Shortage of Job Candidates Written by: Anna Clyburn | March 28, 2017 Read Full Post
Year-End Planning Considerations for Distributors and Manufacturers: A Checklist of Best Practices Written by: Nicole Wright Read Full Post
Get a Pulse on the Distribution & Manufacturing Industry With the Results of our BP Pulse Survey Written by: Nicole Wright | February 17, 2017 Read Full Post
Reshoring Set to Take Center Stage with President Trump Now in the White House Written by: Cale Middleton | February 1, 2017 Read Full Post
2016 Financial Toolkit Can Pave the Path for 2017 Written by: Chris Mela | January 5, 2017 Read Full Post
Add Year-End Planning to Your Holiday Checklist Written by: Briana Wickens | December 19, 2016 Read Full Post
The R&D Tax Credit: Two Exciting New Provisions for “Start-ups” and “Pass-throughs” Written by: Craig Hoots | November 28, 2016 Read Full Post
The BP Pulse: A Distribution & Manufacturing Survey Written by: Chris Mela | October 19, 2016 Read Full Post
It’s Good to be Green! Tax Incentives for Solar Energy Manufacturers Written by: Krysta Smith | April 29, 2016 Read Full Post
Major Changes Under the New Lease Accounting Standards Written by: Chris Mela | April 15, 2016 Read Full Post
R&D Tax Credit Available to Offset AMT for Eligible Small Businesses Written by: Craig Hoots | March 21, 2016 Read Full Post
Label Requirements for Winemakers – Coming Soon? Written by: Alexis Greene | March 8, 2016 Read Full Post
FASB Issues Final Guidance on New Lease Accounting Standard Written by: Rhett Ennis | February 25, 2016 Read Full Post
Leasehold Improvement Update – Opportunities for Qualified Improvement Property Written by: Michael Schmidt | February 23, 2016 Read Full Post
Choosing the Right Inventory Counting Method Written by: Chris Mela | December 15, 2015 Read Full Post
Understanding Loan Covenants and Financial Statement Requirements Written by: Michael Schmidt | November 2, 2015 Read Full Post
Tangible Property Regulation Update Written by: Brendan McAuliffe | September 18, 2015 Read Full Post
The Race is On! Next Leaders in Global Manufacturing Written by: Nicole Wright | August 18, 2015 Read Full Post
FASB Delays Revenue Recognition Standard and Proposes Changes Written by: Rhett Ennis | May 13, 2015 Read Full Post
Washington State Capital Gains Legislation Written by: Rachel Roberson | April 22, 2015 Read Full Post
Phase In of Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance Begins April 1st Written by: Michael Schmidt | April 2, 2015 Read Full Post
Year-End Planning – Is an Audit of Your 401(k) Required? Written by: Rebecca Young | December 9, 2014 Read Full Post
