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Economic Disruption

5 Tips to Move Ag Business Forward During Economic Disruption

By K·Coe Editorial | August 20, 2020
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While production agriculture is no stranger to facing adversity and adaptation, no one could argue that the Economic Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has required unprecedented response and strategy. As business advisors, K·Coe has been on the front lines of hearing concerns, navigating issues and fielding questions during these …

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Iowa Producers

2020: A Year of Crisis and Hope

By K·Coe Editorial | August 17, 2020
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I look out my window in Eastern Iowa and see uprooted oak trees that once stood as guardians of our neighborhood. A displaced street light pole threatens my dining room window, and my backyard has an extra trampoline – blown over from the neighbor’s yard 200 feet away. I can …

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Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

Executive Order on Employee Payroll Taxes: Should Employers Take Action?

By K·Coe Editorial | August 11, 2020
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View the update from August 31, 2020 here. On August 8, the President signed an executive order directing the Department of Treasury to defer withholding, deposit, and payment of employees’ social security taxes beginning September 1 through the end of 2020. Employers and Employees Should Wait for More Guidance After …

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Employer Leave Donation

Giving Back: IRS Eases Ability to Set Up Employer Leave Donation Programs for COVID-19 Victims

By K·Coe Editorial | June 25, 2020
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In response to the need to provide relief to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are considering Employer Leave Donation programs. Under these programs, employees may elect to forgo vacation, sick, or personal leave in exchange for employer contributions to charitable organizations. The icing on the cake?  The IRS …

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Paycheck Protection Program

More PPP Forgiveness and Loan Review Procedures Released: Top Takeaways

By K·Coe Editorial | May 26, 2020
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The latest Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) was released just before the holiday weekend.  Here, K·Coe advisors break down the high-level takeaways from the PPP forgiveness that offer some important clarifications for borrowers and lenders. Clarifications and …

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PPP Certification Criteria: 3 Questions for Every Business

SBA Issues First Guidance for PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

By K·Coe Editorial | May 19, 2020
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On May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the long-awaited Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness application and instructions. While there is not yet clear guidance on the details of loan forgiveness (the SBA plans to release regulations and guidance soon to assist borrowers as they complete their loan …

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MSL

Fed Provides Clarity on Main Street Lending Program for Small and Medium-size Businesses

By K·Coe Editorial | May 1, 2020
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Following its release of the Main Street Lending (MSL) program three weeks ago, the Federal Reserve has issued more detail on guidance, answered Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and made some adjustments to the original scope of the program. “After listening to the press conference delivered by Fed Chair Powell, and …

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PPP Certification Criteria: 3 Questions for Every Business

PPP Certification Criteria: 3 Questions for Every Business

By K·Coe Editorial | May 1, 2020
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Recently, we learned that Shake Shack, the LA Lakers organization, and many other businesses have returned Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds due to concerns over alleged misuse of the program’s loan criteria.  In response to these highly publicized events, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza …

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