Brian Carter

PPP Flexibility Act Eases Forgiveness Requirements

By Brian Carter, CPA, Partner - Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of ...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act FFCRA

Court invalidates some paid sick and family leave regs related to COVID-19

A federal trial court recently invalidated several provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) temporary regulations implementing ...
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stress testing your business

3 steps to “stress test” your business

During the COVID-19 crisis, you can’t afford to lose sight of other ongoing risk factors, such as cyberthreats, ...
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covid-19 nanny tax

More parents may owe “nanny tax” this year, due to COVID-19

In the COVID-19 era, many parents are hiring nannies and babysitters because their daycare centers and summer camps ...
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covid-19 estate plan

Because of COVID-19, college-aged children need a basic estate plan

It’s August, and that means it’s time to get ready to go back to school for many students. ...
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CAMS reporting during covid-19

Reporting CAMs in the COVID-19 era

Starting in 2019, auditors’ reports for certain public companies must contain a new element: critical audit matters (CAMs). ...
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Are scholarships tax-free or taxable?

COVID-19 is changing the landscape for many schools this fall. But many children and young adults are going ...
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COVID-19 employer compensation

Communicate carefully about compensation during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout have spurred layoffs and furloughs for many employers. As the months ...
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After you file your tax return: 3 issues to consider

The tax filing deadline for 2019 tax returns has been extended until July 15 this year, due to ...
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IRS guidance RMD rollover relief

IRS guidance provides RMD rollover relief

The CARES Act was enacted in an attempt to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among ...
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coronavirus related distribution from retirement plan

What qualifies as a “coronavirus-related distribution” from a retirement plan?

As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to ...
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HIPAA and COVID-19

How HIPAA applies to COVID-19-related temp checks and info gathering

To cope with the COVID-19 crisis, many employers are taking employees’ temperatures and asking them general health-related questions ...
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