Impact of COVID – 19 Brings “Going Concern” Issues to the Forefront
Companies of all sizes in all industries are faced with disruptions to their supply chains and customers due to COVID-19, creating “going concern” issues.
“Qualified improvement property” aided by CARES Act
Coronavirus law contains tax rules changes for improvements to interior parts of nonresidential buildings known as qualified improvement property (QIP).
The IRS Issues Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit
The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employee retention credit is available to employers, including nonprofit organizations, with operations that have been fully or partially suspended as a [...]
Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) Reporting Delayed by CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27. Among other economic relief measures, the new law allows large public banks to temporarily postpone the current expected credit loss (CECL) standard. Here are the details. Updated Standard The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update [...]
Retirement Changes Due to the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 1. Does the CARES Act contain special rules that affect qualified retirement plans? Yes, the CARES Act contained provisions that allows certain individuals to take a new type of “coronavirus-related distribution”, increases the limitation for plan loans from the plan for certain individuals and [...]
CARES Act: Payment Protection Program Loan Application Information
The Department of Treasury has released the Paycheck Protection Program and supplemental information, under the newly passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) legislation. This article includes information which we recommend you review if you are considering applying for a loan under this program. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans [...]
Several key tax provisions for businesses provided by the new COVID-19 law
On March 27, President Trump signed into law another coronavirus (COVID-19) law, which provides extensive relief for businesses and employers. Below are several key tax-related provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Employee retention credit The new law provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid [...]
Gumbiner Savett Updates Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Valued Clients and Colleagues: We hope that you are safe and well during these unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With new announcements from Federal, California and Los Angeles County government officials released almost daily, the latest extending the tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020 for both California and Federal filings, [...]
Tax Relief Update Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Federal and California April 15th Filing Date Pushed back to July 15, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) addressed tax relief measures for taxpayers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These measures include a 90-day extension of time to file federal individual and business tax returns and pay certain federal income tax payments to July 15, 2020 and a 90 to [...]
News Alert Regarding COVID-19 Implications to GS Inc. Clients
At a press conference today, U.S Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced extensions for federal income tax payments for individuals and business owners due the effects of COVID-19 on the nation. Individuals and businesses with an April 15, 2020 filing deadline will be given an additional 90 days (July 15, 2020) to pay the taxes they [...]
