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IRS asking for feedback on free filing options

Despite some expected changes like the planned shutdown of the Direct File pilot program, the IRS has currently some free options available and it is requesting feedback (see links at the bottom of this blog). Free File program This program is a public-private partnership between the IRS and several tax software companies that provide their

By |2025-09-08T02:32:55+00:00August 23rd, 2025|Categories: Financial Education, Individuals|Tags: , , , , , |

Homecare agencies – Be prepared for the CMS 80/20 Rule

If you are a homecare agency, you should be aware of potential changes from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that would require the payment of 80% of the Medicaid fees for services to the employees providing the services, defined as "... homemaker, home health aide, and personal care services on direct care worker compensation."

By |2024-07-26T03:39:06+00:00October 14th, 2024|Categories: Business|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Status update – PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal

In the SBA Release Number: 21-72 issued on 8/18/2021, the SBA mentioned that in the last two week the PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal accepted more than 340K submissions. This might be an excellent tool for some lenders that are not processing on time some of the PPP forgiveness applications if they signed up for

By |2025-01-12T09:13:51+00:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Business|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

PPP forgiveness streamlined – Direct forgiveness option and Covid Revenue reduction score for 2nd round

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published new guidance in mid July 2021 designed to simplify and speed up the forgiveness process for businesses and not-for-profits with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less. The $150k forgiveness application is just a one page attestation with no payroll (or other) support required. The SBA

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