American Rescue Plan Tax Credits Available to Small Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have announced further details of tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan to help small businesses, including providing paid leave for employees receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. The additional details, provided in a fact sheet, spell out some basic facts about the [...]

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Benefits Employers

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit benefits employers who hire people from targeted groups who consistently face significant barriers to employment. These groups include certain veterans, recipients of Supplemental Security Income benefits, ex-felons, summer youth employees, and vocational rehabilitation referrals. This tax credit encourages workplace diversity and facilitates access to good jobs for American workers. Before claiming [...]

Overview of MassTaxConnect

Mass.gov has a very user-friendly online resource called TaxConnect that provides information about your state taxes. This video tutorial gives you an overview of the MassTaxConnect system, including how to set up an account and/or log in. You'll learn how to pay a tax bill or make an extension or estimated tax payment using the "Make [...]

Town of Plymouth’s COVID-19 Update – 3/3/21

Heather appeared again in last week’s Tuesday episode (March 3, 2021) of the Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update” to talk about the Massachusetts issue of PPP loan forgiveness currently differing based on business entity type. Federally, any PPP loan that is forgiven will not be viewed as income. However, Massachusetts currently has a split decision [...]

What Happens After a Disaster that Leads to Taxpayer Relief

This article was published by the IRS. No matter how devastating a disaster is, before the IRS can authorize any tax relief, FEMA must issue a major disaster declaration and identify areas qualifying for their Individual Assistance program. Here's a list of tax-related things that usually happen after a major disaster strikes: The IRS gives taxpayers [...]

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