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The CARES Act: A Closer Look at Provisions for Individuals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (CARES Act), enacted a little over two weeks ago, put $2.2 trillion in relief funds into action
The CARES Act, Section 2206: Exclusion of Certain Employer Payments of Student Loans
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly set a somber tone for our current news media. But there’s one player among headlines that may hold a silver
ARB’s 13-Week Cash Flow Analysis: A Resource for Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
Businesses across the U.S. are experiencing significant changes as the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect day-to-day operations. At ARB, we recognize that every business has
A Resource for Employers: Template for Explaining COVID-19 Benefits
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect our lives and business operations, both employers and employees are navigating in uncharted territory. Recent legislation has made
Treasury Department Issues PPP Interim Final Rule
Thursday, April 2, The US Treasury issued the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – Interim Final Rule. This governing document includes a number of changes and clarifications
IRS Issues Advance Payment of Employer Credits Form 7200
The IRS has issued Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19. Form 7200 will be used to request an advance payment of
Credit Unions Must Notify PPP Borrowers of Extended Deferral Period
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 extended the 6 month deferral period for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrower payments of principal, interest, and
IRS Issues Final Regulations for Meals and Entertainment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 changed the deduction businesses are allowed for meals and entertainment. Upon passage of the TCJA, the
PPP Loans and Buying or Selling a Dealership
We are seeing more buy/sell activity in the auto industry. During the documentation phase of these transactions we’ve been advising sellers, and buyers, what should
FinCEN Director Calls on Credit Unions and Banks for Help: SARs Related to COVID-19
The 2020 ACAMS Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference was held this week, and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Ken Blanco was among the
Accounting for Automotive Inventory: LIFO, Specific Identification, & Valuation Method Considerations
As an automotive dealership, your inventory is your largest current asset, so properly measuring inventories against expenses and revenue is imperative. Key financial and operational