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Portland Metro Tax Year-End Update
Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax and Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax In 2020, voters approved the institution of two...

2021 Year-End Tax Planner
WA Capital Gains Tax We are entering an age where states are becoming increasingly creative in finding ways to enact...

Tax Highlights from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Act) into law on November 15, 2021. While the thrust...

New Company Holidays Around the Corner
For people all around the world, the pandemic changed the way we work; over the last two years, our employees...

Highlights from the Latest Tax Legislation Proposal from Congress
All of the following tax proposal highlights are subject to significant change within the House of Representatives, and possibly more...
The Passing of a Cherished Colleague
Portland, Ore. – June 23, 2021 — With great sadness, we share the passing of our friend and colleague, Peter...

Here’s What You Need to Know About Qualified Opportunity Zones in 2021
With much happening in the world, there continue to be new developments and important considerations around qualified opportunity zones (QOZ)....

It’s Time to Prepare for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Over the past week, the SBA has started posting draft forms and guidelines for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was...

Perkins & Co Named Most Diverse Accounting Firm by Portland Business Journal
Portland, Ore. – April 21, 2021 – Perkins & Co, the largest locally owned accounting firm in Oregon, is proud...

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) – Small Business Support That’s Not Just for Restaurants
Thanks to recently enacted legislation, restaurants* and bars hard hit by COVID-19 could see some financial relief in coming months....

Webinar: The Advantages of the Employee Retention Credit
Check out the discussion between Maria Pearman and the Brewers Association to learn more about the Employee Retention Credit and...

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Summary of Tax & Business-Related Highlights
President Biden signed the widely reported $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the Act) into law on Thursday,...

PPP New Loan Application Update
Changes have been announced by the White House and SBA intended to help small businesses, including: Institute a 14-day period,...

Real Estate Connection: Downtown Portland & Metro Commercial Real Estate—What is Happening Now & Looking to the Future
Speakers will address the complexity of the pandemic and the potential short and long-term impacts associated with it. It’s a...

New Stimulus Package Extends & Expands Employee Retention Credit
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Act), signed into law on December 27, 2020, contains significant enhancements and improvements to the Employee...

Second Round of PPP Loans, Federal Tax Deductibility of PPP Expenses, and Other Changes in the New COVID-19 Relief Bill
On Monday evening, Congress passed the latest round of much needed COVID-19 relief, which is included in the Consolidated Appropriations...

2020 Year-End Tax Planner
Let’s Get Tax Planning To help you make the most of the current tax breaks, our 2020 year-end tax guide...

SBA Loan Necessity Questionnaire for Borrowers With PPP Loans Over $2 Million
Earlier in the year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will be reviewing all Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $2 million or...

State & Local Tax Updates in Oregon
It’s been almost three years since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed, creating a wild west for...

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Considerations
So You Received a PPP Loan: What Next? If you received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, it’s imperative to...

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Update
We Are Ready to Help! Perkins is ready to assist you with your PPP Loan Forgiveness calculation. Have you...

Recruiting FAQ: Meet Perkins
It’s campus fall recruiting season: time for accounting students to roll up their sleeves and figure out which firms to...

IRS Addresses the President’s Executive Order on Employee Payroll Tax Deferral in Notice 2020-65
On August 28, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-65 that provides some needed guidance for employers wondering whether and how...