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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Oregon Residency Tax Update 2020
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Real Estate Connection Webinar Series: Estate Planning, Business Valuation, & Debt Workouts
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Real Estate Connection Webinar Series: Local Tax Updates & IRS Guidance
Join Perkins real estate expert, Tim Kalberg, for an overview on recent local tax updates and IRS guidelines relevant to...
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Paycheck Protection Program Loan & Oregon Corporate Activity Tax Updates
The deadline to apply for a PPP loan with the SBA is August 8th, and there is currently still funding available. As the deadline approaches, it will become more...
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From Our President
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, we see the impacts of a global pandemic and economic turmoil. And...
Real Estate Connection Webinar Series: Tax Planning During a Pandemic & Qualified Improvement Property
Webinar: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Hear a discussion on PPP loan forgiveness based upon current guidance with our CARES Team that includes: Overview of the...
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Treasury Announces More Flexibility for Opportunity Zones
On June 4, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Treasury provided increased flexibility for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) and...
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Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Program Modifications
The U.S. Senate voted to pass the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Act) yesterday. It now moves to...
Webinar: Growth During Crisis—Re-plan & Prepare
Reassess Current State, Reset Outcomes, & Refine Strategy The COVID-19 crisis has forced nearly every business to ask critical questions,...
Webinar: Growth During Crisis—Plan & Prepare
Strategic & Financial Positioning of Your Business for Recovery The COVID-19 crisis has forced nearly every business to ask critical...
Webinar: Growth During Crisis—Leveraging New Opportunities
Maximize Efficiency, Implement Improvements, & Minimize Risk The COVID-19 crisis has forced nearly every business to ask critical questions, including...
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PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator
May 22, 2020 On Friday, May 15th, the SBA released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application, with accompanying...
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Treasury Provides Helpful Guidance on May 14th Repayment Safe Harbor
On May 13th, Treasury updated its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Frequently Asked Questions document by adding #46. As a reminder, in FAQ #31,...
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Required Minimum Distribution Waiver and Other Changes Under the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed in to law on March 27, 2020. The Act...