COVID-Related Financial Aid Will Impact Your 2020 Tax Liability

COVID-Related Financial Aid Will Impact Your 2020 Tax Liability

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government launched several programs to offer financial benefits to small businesses. While we’ve outlined the CARES Act and the Payment Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 and explained their differences, there’s one other thing that needs to be discussed – the impact on your tax return. Every type of financial aid program comes with tax implications.

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Four Ways to Avoid an Income Tax Audit

Four Ways to Avoid an Income Tax Audit

Tax Day is still a few months away. That has many Americans nervous about the dreaded “A” word. Although the word “audit” fosters anxiety for many, the chances of being audited are low for most Americans. However, you can still reduce those odds. Here are five ways to avoid getting on the IRS’ radar:

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