This article was published by the IRS. Whether taxpayers are supporting natural disaster recovery, COVID-19 pandemic aid or another cause that's personally meaningful to them, their charitable donations may be tax deductible. These deductions basically reduce the amount of their taxable income. Here's how the CARES Act changes deducting charitable contributions made in 2020: Previously, charitable [...]
Raising a family comes with a multitude of costs, costs which require an adequate and stable income. As your income goes up, so too do your taxes. But taking advantage of some tax deductions can help. Here are a few scenarios to consider: Child Tax Credit - If you are a parent or legal guardian of [...]
In this week’s Monday episode (June 8, 2020) of the Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update,” Heather reported that the much-awaited PPP legislation was finally passed. Between the House and the Senate, there was only one individual who dissented. Small businesses should be encouraged that the government is working hard to provide them with much-needed relief. [...]
In this week’s Monday episode (June 1, 2020) of the Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update,” Heather reported that although there aren't many changes since last week, there are three items in the pipeline of which small businesses should be aware. Although the first round of stimulus payments hasn't yet been fully dispersed, Sen. McConnell is [...]
In this week’s Wednesday episode (May 13, 2020) of the Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update,” Heather Cozby reported that the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment is now texting applicants. If you've been waiting for a callback on your application, pay attention to your texts. They may appear at first to be a scam, but could be [...]
