We understand the need for guidance in this rapidly changing time of COVID-19. We’ve created this Coronavirus Resource Center as a place you can look to provide answers on relief legislation, tax and regulatory guidance and impact to the economy.
Information is being updated on an ongoing basis. Please refer to the most recent updates first as earlier posts may be superseded by more recent guidance. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact a LaPorte professional for advice on your unique situation.
IRS enhances employee retention credit guidance for open questions
(authored by RSM US LLP) Notice 2021-49 provides answers on previously uncertain issues and addresses changes implemented in the American Rescue Plan Act.
Reporting Requirements Changed Yet Again for Recipients of Provider Relief Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) once again revised the reporting requirements for recipients of provider relief funds (PRF). In a notice
Being deemed essential doesn’t preclude ERTC eligibility
(authored by RSM US LLP) Construction firms forced to reduce or cancel operations by jurisdictional order may meet employee retention credit eligibility requirements
The IRS provides further guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit
(authored by RSM US LLP) The Relief Act made changes on how the Employee Retention Tax Credit works during the first two quarters of 2021.
Guidance issued for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit
(authored by RSM US LLP) Notice 2021-20 clarifies retroactive changes made to ERTC and PPP interaction and incorporates several previous frequently asked questions.
Highlights of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021
Congress extended and expanded certain provisions of the original CARES Act by passing The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the 2021 Appropriations Act) in late
What plan sponsors need to do now for the SECURE and CARES Acts
(authored by RSM US LLP) Plan sponsor actions to incorporate the provisions of the SECURE and CARES Acts into their plan documents and plan administration.
PPP forgiveness and expenses: State tax implications
(authored by RSM US LLP) States may not allow the gross income tax exclusion provided by the federal program, resulting in taxable discharge of indebtedness income.
Ongoing updates to Coronavirus: Financial reporting considerations
(authored by RSM US LLP) Our coronavirus white paper has been updated for financial reporting matters related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.