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At some point or another, you may find the need to temporarily shut down your business. Maybe your business is struggling with cash flow and needs to lay off workers. Or, maybe your business is facing a national emergency, like the coronavirus, and has no choice but to temporarily close its doors.

Whatever the case may be, you need to know your employer responsibilities during a temporary business closure. Read on to learn more about your duties as an employer, including coronavirus-related responsibilities.

Continue reading “What’re Your Employer Responsibilities During a Temporary Business Closure?”

The first coronavirus bill, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), was signed into law on March 18, 2020. The FFCRA offers a number of relief measures for businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19. The bill’s effects expire on December 31, 2020. Continue reading “Straight Facts—No Fluff—About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act”

Businesses nationwide are temporarily closing up shop and seeing a decline in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many businesses struggling during this time, the government passed legislation to help businesses bounce back.

One legislation that recently passed to help support and relieve small businesses during the coronavirus crisis is the CARES Act. Read on to learn all about what the CARES Act has in store for you.

Continue reading “How Can the CARES Act Benefit and Support My Small Business?”

Continue reading “Should I Take Out a PPP Loan or Claim the Employee Retention Credit?”

One of the coronavirus small business relief measures comes in the form of employer tax credits. There are two groups of refundable coronavirus tax credits available for employers: 1) COVID-19-related tax credits for paid leave and 2) Employee Retention Credit. Continue reading “Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits for Employers”

Updates for Businesses & Employees

The information in this article is current as of May 26, 2020, 2:02 p.m. EST. 

Our entire nation has been impacted by the coronavirus. Due to the quick spread of the virus, the economy has taken a hit. Business operations nationwide, particularly in small businesses, have been disrupted. Increased isolation means consumers aren’t buying and employees aren’t coming into work. To combat the effects of the virus, the government is working to pass legislation that would provide businesses and workers with financial relief.  Continue reading “Small Business Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic”

Offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan is a benefit many for-profit businesses provide. But, what about nonprofits? If you run a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, you can offer your employees a 403(b) retirement plan. Continue reading “403(b) Retirement Plan: Option for Nonprofits”

From state-mandated stay-at-home orders to stimulus packages, there’s a lot changing because of the coronavirus.

We know you want answers fast. That’s why we’ve put together the following list of coronavirus facts and small business resources.

Continue reading “Small Business Resources for Dealing With COVID-19”

Businesses big and small are changing up operations due to federal and state coronavirus-related mandates. One thing small businesses must legally do is offer paid leave to employees impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Continue reading “Coronavirus Paid Leave: Q&A for Employers”

Has your business slowed or completely shuttered operations because of the coronavirus? If so, you can take solace in the fact that there are both federal and state initiatives to fall back on. Continue reading “State-by-state Coronavirus Guidelines: Tax Relief & Unemployment Updates”