When the COVID-19 pandemic started hitting Americans hard in spring 2020, and many businesses were required to close locations, some were hit harder than others. Restaurants, bars and entertainment venues were impacted most seriously of all, because aside from delivery services, they couldn’t work remotely...
This is the second of two tax tips providing an overview of ways the American Rescue Plan may affect some people’s 2021 taxes. You can read part one here. Changes expanding EITC for 2021 and beyond New law changes expand the EITC for 2021 and future years....
The American Rescue Plan has introduced changes to these key 2021 tax credits related to child and dependent care which can be a valuable way to lower your tax obligations. Child & Dependent Care Credit Increased for 2021 Only In 2021 the amount of the child credit...
The latest COVID-19 relief bill has become law. The American Rescue Plan Act, was signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday and it contains several tax provisions which may impact your freelance taxes. Below is a summary of the key tax implications to be aware of: 2020...
The emergence of the COVID-19 virus made 2020 a very unusual tax year—with both The CARES Act and The HEALS Act being passed with significant tax changes. Add into the mix Payroll Protection Program loans and the regular list of deductions that freelance business owners...
On Monday, February 22, President Biden announced an important new opportunity for micro-businesses to more easily access the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which provides loans to businesses who have experienced a loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes, which create a 14-day...
If you were sick in 2020 or the beginning of 2021 due to COVID-19, or you had to take time away from your freelance business to care for a family member who was, you’ll want to see if you are eligible for qualified sick and...
One of the key provisions of the new HEALS Act is a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. On January 9, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released its application for businesses to apply to receive “PPP2” funding. There is more than $284...
The recently passed $900 billion stimulus package is now law. There are several key components of the legislation, including a new round of funding via Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which can help your freelance business if your income has been negatively impacted by the...