Small Business June 11, 2026
States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
April 23, 2020
3 Ways the COVID-19 Crisis has Affected Corporate Travel and Entertainment Expense Claims
Business travel and entertainment have come to a standstill. Many companies have switched almost entirely to working from home to enforce social distancing or comply with mandatory shelter-in-place mandates.
April 22, 2020
Employees Earning Under $75,000 More Likely to Get Laid Off During COVID-19
Covid-19 hit the labor market like a sledgehammer in March and April, driving mass layoffs in the U.S. to their highest point since World War II. 22 million Americans have lost their jobs during the outbreak, and 14% of the country’s workforce isn’t ...
April 22, 2020
Survey: 58% of Small Businesses Opposed to Reopening on May 1
In addition, 68% of survey respondents reported applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan before funding for the $350 billion program to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis ran dry last week.
April 22, 2020
Bookkeeper360 Offers Specialized Bootcamp for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Shut Down
In an effort to help small businesses get back on track post-COVID-19, Bookkeeper360 has teamed up with Grade My Business to provide a free Business Bootcamp.
April 21, 2020
Senate Passes Additional $484 Billion Stimulus Package
The Senate passed $484 billion in new pandemic relief funds Tuesday to bolster a tapped-out small business aid program, pay for coronavirus testing and help hospitals deluged by sick patients.
April 20, 2020
CARES Act Changes Rules for Business Interest Deductions
The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides some much-needed relief for businesses hindered by a cap on business interest deductions. Icing on the cake: The tax changes are retroactive to 2019.
April 20, 2020
New Georgia Sales Tax Law Affects Food Delivery, Lodging, and Rideshare Sectors
The new sales tax obligation applies to marketplace facilitators with a physical presence in Georgia, and those with at least $100,000 in direct and indirect sales into the state. Georgia defines a “marketplace facilitator” as a person that ...
April 20, 2020
AICPA Thanks Senators Doug Jones and Chris Van Hollen for Encouraging Guidance
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is thanking Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for their letter encouraging the Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to strengthen Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) guidance for lenders. AICPA supports efforts such as these that will help small businesses more easily...…
April 20, 2020
How to Help Brick and Mortar Clients Quickly Start Selling Online
In a continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, local and state governments have issued orders for nonessential businesses and establishments to close their doors. These orders, combined with the lack of consumers making their way into ...
April 20, 2020
Working Capital: A Lifeline for Small Business Owners During a Crisis
With more than 30 million small businesses serving as the backbone of the American economy, it’s critical for owners to make financial viability a top priority so they can get back to business as usual. Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus ...
April 19, 2020
MACPA Joins Coalition to Support Small Businesses, Offer Guidance on Reopening Economy
The MACPA has joined forces with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Bankers Association, and a number of other business-centric organizations to urge congressional leaders to provide additional funding to the Small Business Administration’s...
April 17, 2020
IRS Offers Guidance on Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave During Coronavirus
The FFCRA covers the costs of this paid leave by providing small businesses with refundable tax credits. Certain self-employed individuals in similar circumstances are entitled to similar credits.