Article Archives: 2020

Did you know that donors aged 70 ½* years old or older can meet their annual minimum IRA distribution by making a gift to your organization?

These types of distributions are called Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

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By Cheryl R. Olson, CPA, CGMA and
Co Author Paul L. Havel, Intellectual Property Team Leader, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP

(This article was originally published on 2/1/2016 by NetRaising | a web consultancy.

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Is your software provider following best practices in keeping their data, and by extension your data, safe? A System and Organization Controls (SOC) report can help you determine how closely a third-party organization is adhering to federal guidelines on cybersecurity.

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This article reflects the law prior to the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) in December 2020. As such, certain sections may now be outdated. To learn more about the CAA updates,

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It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial negative impact on businesses. Companies deemed non-essential have closed their doors, employees have been furloughed or laid off, supply chains have been disrupted,

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Understanding the different types of commercial loans can be a challenge if you’re not in the finance sector. Before I became an accountant, I spent 12 years working in the banking industry.

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The CARES Act provided a technical correction for Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) that enables taxpayers to claim 100% bonus depreciation on eligible improvements. This change was made retroactive to property placed in service on or after January 1,

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On Friday, June 5, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law by President Trump. The bill passed the House last week and cleared the Senate on Wednesday with a unanimous vote.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have been required to adopt mandatory work-from-home procedures. This shift has forced employees to drastically change their way of working and find new ways of interacting with others.

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June 9 update: This article has been edited to reflect new guidance introduced in the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.

Congress has created numerous tax incentives to assist businesses during this unprecedented time,

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