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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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CARES Act FAQs: Helpful Loan Guidance for Businesses

CARES Act FAQs: Helpful Loan Guidance for Businesses

By Pinion Editorial | April 1, 2020
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Since its passage on March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act continues to be aggressively dissected, digested, and questioned by lawyers, accountants, HR and payroll administrators alike – with the intent to help businesses secure funding to endure the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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Navigating Disaster Loan Eligibility

COVID-19 Disaster Plan Relief: Tax Opportunities for Employers and Employees

By Pinion Editorial | March 27, 2020
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Tax experts are dusting off a little-used tax opportunity (enacted in 2002 following September 11th attacks) that is coming in handy for businesses dealing with COVID-19 today.  Section 139 allows employers to make “qualified disaster relief payments” to employees to assist in managing their expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The …

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IRS Waives Estimated Tax Payment for Farmers Filing and Paying Tax by April 15

By Pinion Editorial | March 1, 2019
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The IRS has agreed to last-minute relief for farmers by extending their tax payment filing due date to April 15, 2019 – and withdrawing the underpayment penalty for those not making the Jan 15 tax estimate.  This waiver of penalties for underpayment of taxes by farmers stems from tax provision …

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