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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

PPP Loans, Forgiven Expenses, & 2020 Deductions
As tax planners, we are familiar with the uncertain world of predicting future events and their related tax consequences. In working with businesses who obtained
PPP & EIDL Borrower Information to be Released by SBA
Throughout the ongoing legal battle with national-news organizations, the SBA has pushed for withholding certain PPP loan borrower information. The SBA claimed the information withheld

Avoiding Common 401(k) Plan Missteps
Your company’s 401(k) benefit plan is a key incentive for attracting and retaining the employees responsible for maintaining (and increasing) your cash flow, customer relationships,

Payroll Tax Deferral: What’s New Since Trump’s Executive Order?
Update as of November 4, 2020: The IRS has provided reporting instructions for employers who have begun deferring the employee portion of Social Security tax

Federal Reserve Updates Guidelines For The Main Street Lending Program
Update as of November 4, 2020: As of October 30th, the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) has provided close to $4 billion by way of