March 8, 2023
Period 4 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update
We’re entering the final weeks of Period 4 reporting period that closes on March 31, 2023. Period 4 reporting is required for any organization that received more than $10,000 in […]
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July 14, 2022
Period 3 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update
Reporting on Provider Relief Funds for Period 3 opened on July 1, 2022 and runs through September 30, 2022. Period 3 reporting is for any PRF payments you may have […]
Read MoreNovember 17, 2021
On-Demand Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in the Workplace
President Biden’s administration recently announced its Path Out of the Pandemic action plan which included specific guidance around a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The action plan calls for employers with 100 […]
Read MoreJuly 26, 2021
Provider Relief Funds Portal: Highlights from HRSA Webinar
On July 20th, HRSA hosted a Reporting Technical Assistance Session regarding the Provider Relief Funds Portal. A few members of the Blue & Co. team attended this online session and […]
Read MoreMarch 16, 2021
Employee Retention Credit Nonprofit Qualification: Is your organization eligible?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable payroll tax credit that your tax-exempt organization may be eligible for. The credit was originally enacted with the CARES Act in March […]
Read MoreMarch 15, 2021
Modifications to the Paycheck Protection Program under the American Rescue Plan Act
Note: You will see in the article below allowable entities now include 501(c)(7) organizations. There remains many specific requirements for the PPP program and each organization will need to consider […]
Read MoreMarch 7, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act – What it Means for your Income Taxes – Now and in the Future
By: Derek Gray, CPA, Director On Saturday, March 6, the Senate passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, The American Rescue Plan Act, with the House expected to pass the […]
Read MoreMarch 3, 2021
Paid Sick Leave Refundable Credit
By: Damien Strohmier, CPA, CCIFP Note: On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes the following provisions related to the employer […]
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
An Overview of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
By: Justin Gubser, CPA, and Aimee Reavling, CPA The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is one of the most significant taxpayer relief provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security […]
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021
White House Modifies Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
By: Stephen Mann, CPA, ABV, and Jarit Loughmiller, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE On Monday, February 22, 2021, the Biden-Harris administration announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to “provide […]
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By Carson Lorts, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Qualified Opportunity Zones have now been around for nearly 10 years after their creation under the Tax Cuts & Jobs […]
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