IRS Clarifies Issues Around CP59 Notices

IRS Clarifies Issues Around CP59 Notices

In early 2021, the IRS issued notices to approximately 260,000 taxpayers stating they hadn’t filed their 2019 federal tax return. These notices, referred to as CP59 notices, are issued yearly to identified taxpayers who have failed to file a tax return that was...
IRS Releases New Guidance on Employee Retention Credit and PPP Eligibility

IRS Releases New Guidance on Employee Retention Credit and PPP Eligibility

On March 1, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service released guidance for employers claiming the employee retention credit for 2020 and how it relates to eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program. The guidance in Notice 2021-20 echoes the information the IRS has...
5 Regulatory Issues to Watch in 2021 from Accounting Today

5 Regulatory Issues to Watch in 2021 from Accounting Today

More than any year before, 2020 has expanded our role beyond just accountants to that of business advisors. Facing confusion around every aspect of business operations, our clients quickly turned to their trusted MCB Advisors for guidance on everything from Paycheck...
Relief Bill Offers Provisions for Families and Children

Relief Bill Offers Provisions for Families and Children

The second stimulus package (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) includes $10 billion to provide immediate assistance to child-care providers and $250 million for the Head Start program. Who is in line for this aid? There are multiple recipients, as outlined below....
New Updates to the Paycheck Protection Program

New Updates to the Paycheck Protection Program

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act) was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020. The Act reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and clarified some key points on the forgiveness process.  Paycheck Protection Program The second round...
Hidden Tax Break: Meal Deductions Get a Boost

Hidden Tax Break: Meal Deductions Get a Boost

The recently passed relief bill, officially called the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, contained a provision designed to give a boost to the restaurant industry: upgrading what had been a 50% meal deduction to 100% for “food or beverages provided by a...