Are My Employees Telecommuting Right Into a New State Income Tax Liability?

A phenomenon of the ongoing COVID-19 healthcare pandemic is the exponential expansion of telecommuting. Whether stemming from an epiphany or simply the opportunity to escape to a more appealing place to live, many members of the workforce have opted to relocate. In many instances, relocation has meant crossing state borders, all the while continuing to …

Down With PPPs? The Continuing Saga of the Payment Protection Program

No good deed goes unpunished. Aimed at providing a financial lifeline during the “stay home” world of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government flung the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to the “small business” community. The PPP was one of several programs in the $2 Trillion CARES Act stimulus bill. President Donald J. Trump quickly signed …

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Modifies Paycheck Protection Program

On May 28, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Act”) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. On June 3, 2020, the Act was passed by unanimous consent by the Senate. The Act now awaits signature by the President. The Act makes significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), …

UPDATE – SBA Adds Guidance Regarding Necessity Certification Under the Paycheck Protection Program

On April 23, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued additional guidance (in an update to its previously published FAQs, a current version of which can be found here) regarding whether businesses owned by large companies qualify for a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan under Section 1102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act …

F Drops: It is Not a Profane Concept for S Corporations!

While partnership vehicles (particularly multi-member LLCs) are ordinarily the flow-through entity of choice, many businesses – especially long-standing closely-held businesses and healthcare businesses – opt for S corporations status. S corporations can present tax efficiency challenges, particularly on the exit of a business. Purchasers rarely desire to acquire an historic corporation (which may end up …

U.S. Tax Reform – What it Means for the Gaming and Hospitality Industry

Against all odds, Congress, on a straight party-line vote, enacted the most significant tax reform the U.S. has witnessed in more than 30 years. The tax reform legislation, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” significantly alters the tax law landscape for businesses. This article offers a high-level overview of some of the tax …