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Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

Advisors Urge Tax Planning for New Business Income Concerns

By Pinion Editorial | September 24, 2021
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While some of the highly debated tax legislation changes have been omitted from the proposed tax language, there are still a few potential pitfalls and opportunities that need attention right now. KCoe Isom’s tax advisors have assessed the potential tax implications and are recommending that businesses alter year-end tax planning …

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PPP Applicants are Stuck Fighting Fraud due to Security Breaches

PPP Applicants are Stuck Fighting Fraud due to Security Breaches

By Pinion Editorial | September 25, 2020
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In recent weeks, we have learned of an uptick in fraud cases for businesses who have applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for coronavirus disruption relief due to security breaches.  Businesses on the receiving end of this type of fraud have discovered it only after receiving an official document …

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What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

FSA Publishes Final Rule on Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility: Key Takeaways for Producers

By Pinion Editorial | September 1, 2020
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In a rather atypical fashion, the USDA published a Final Rule for Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility on August 24, 2020.  The rule states that it was published to implement mandatory changes required by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill).  Why atypical?  While the Farm Service Agency …

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Estate Planning

As Good As It Gets for Estate Planning: Why Time is Money

By Pinion Editorial | July 29, 2020
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While the unsettling times are forcing businesses to rethink strategy, business advisors are steadfast surrounding one key advantage for owners that should not be overlooked:  Estate Planning.  Save the yawns, as the numbers promise to deliver on your bottom line. “This is the best environment for estate planning that we’ve …

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Combat COVID: How to Move Business Forward During Disruption

Combat COVID: How to Move Business Forward During Disruption

By Pinion Editorial | July 8, 2020
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By Jeanne Bernick Next month I’ll join my counterparts from around the country in the K·Coe PRO Summit, a virtual conference designed to help businesses manage operations and navigate disruption and impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Our business advisors are on the front lines of hearing concerns, …

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Paycheck Protection Program

SBA Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline Extended

By Pinion Editorial | July 6, 2020
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As the original June 30 deadline passed for small businesses to apply for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Senate and House worked quickly to unanimously pass an extension proposal.  This past Saturday, President Trump signed the extension allowing businesses to apply for assistance through August …

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Loan Origination Fees

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Considerations When Applying

By Pinion Editorial | April 2, 2020
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As Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications are slated to start on April 3, K·Coe Isom advisors have been getting many questions and requests for guidance.  We’d like to clear the air, and provide some important considerations – for the benefit of businesses. Important Loan Forgiveness Update Clarification was released this …

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