On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law. As a result, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), with the exception...
New Brass Tacks on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
Jeanna Schenk, CPA, MSTJan 17, 2022
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Don’t Overlook State Tax Amnesty Programs…
afurfieAs the holiday season fades and we embark on a new year, several states are still in the gift-giving mood—in the form of tax amnesty....
Jan 12, 2022
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CARES Act Updates for Tribal & Local Government CRF Recipients
Wesley R. Benally, CPALocal, state, and tribal governments will be relieved to learn the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has provided guidance changes to indirect cost requirements...
Dec 22, 2021
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Treasury Revises Guidance for Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Usage
Wesley R. Benally, CPAThe $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) was designed to help state, local, and tribal governments meet short-term needs as they coped with the ramifications...
Dec 20, 2021
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What is the NMFA Business Recovery Grant Program?
Tamara Beall, CPASmall businesses in New Mexico need to quickly take advantage of the $200 million available in the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) Business Recovery Grant...
Nov 29, 2021
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It’s Time to Revisit Business Tax Nexus for Your Remote Employees
Jeanna Schenk, CPA, MSTWork from anywhere employees prompt issues of state income tax nexus for businesses with remote team members working outside of the company’s home state. Many...
Nov 18, 2021
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REDW 2021 Firm Update
Steve CoganDear Clients and Friends,We hope this letter finds you in good health and enjoying the summer months. As we emerge from the last pandemic restrictions,...
Jul 30, 2021
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Updated Provider Relief Fund Reporting Guidance Now Available from HHS
chillearyNew reporting information is now available for healthcare providers who received funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). The Department of Health and Human Services...
Jul 19, 2021
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SBA Will Withdraw Requirement for Forms 3509/3510
REDWWhat PPP Borrowers Need to KnowAny Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrower that has already received a request for Form 3509 or Form 3510 from its...
Jul 1, 2021
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Planning for the Unknown: Preparing for the Biden Tax Proposals
REDWThe Biden Administration’s American Families Plan and other tax proposals may complicate the tax landscape for high-income earners. Many of the proposals target taxpayers earning...
May 25, 2021
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Risky Business: How Well Are You Managing Business Risk?
REDWUpdated: 5/26/21 – The original posting of this blog advertised a May 31, 2021, closing of the Risk Management Survey and reporting. That date has...
May 11, 2021
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PPP Loan Deduction Safe Harbor Guidance Provided by IRS
REDWThe IRS and the Treasury Department on April 22 released guidance that provides a safe harbor for businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans...
May 5, 2021
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CARES Act Loans – Correcting Potential Errors
Jessica BundyDuring the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress provided plan sponsors with a broad toolkit to help employees access retirement assets and manage loan...
Apr 28, 2021
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Cristin Heyns-Bousliman featured in Albuquerque Journal: Spelling Out Paid Sick Leave
REDWComing off the April 8 signing of the Healthy Workplace Act by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, REDW Principal and Human Resources Consulting Practice...
Apr 20, 2021
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M&A Earnouts? Count on Book & Tax Implications
REDWA key challenge in any deal negotiation is agreement on purchase price between the buyer and seller. This is especially true during times of economic...
Apr 7, 2021
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Treasury and IRS Extend Individual Tax Deadline to May 17
REDWIt is official: The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the due date is now May 17 – not April 15 –...
Mar 18, 2021
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Businesses Who Took PPP Loan Funds Encouraged to Continue Waiting to File 2020 Tax Return
REDWThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a lifeline for many businesses which struggled over the past year because of the pandemic. There is still, however,...
Mar 15, 2021
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Tax Holidays & CARES Act Conformity in New Mexico
James OrtizNew Mexico State and Local Tax Coronavirus UpdateTax Holiday Legislation Passed February 24, 2021New Mexico’s first session of the 55th State Legislature passed a measure...
Mar 1, 2021
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Exclusivity Period for Smallest Businesses to Access PPP Loans Ends March 9, 2021
On Wednesday, February 24, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new rules for distribution of funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),...
Feb 26, 2021
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Claiming the Expanded Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? —Wait to Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness
REDWBusinesses wanting to claim the newly expanded Employee Retention Credit should wait to apply for forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection Program loan—at least until the...
Feb 12, 2021
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Impact of the New Stimulus Package: Extension & Expansion of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
REDWThe Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Act), signed into law on December 27, 2020, contains significant enhancements and improvements to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC,...
Feb 10, 2021
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First & Second Draw PPP Loans Are Within Reach – Act Now
REDWThe U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draws on January 11...
Jan 28, 2021
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What to Know About Round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP2)
REDWThe $900 billion COVID-19 relief package signed into law on December 27 includes $284 billion for a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)....
Jan 4, 2021
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