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April 22, 2020
On April 17, 2020, the Treasury Department released additional guidance for taxpayers seeking to take advantage of recently passed legislation included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). A long-awaited fix for Qualified Improvement Property was retroactively provided for in the CARES Act, and taxpayers have been eager to find out […]
April 20, 2020
On Friday, April 17, 2020, CMS finally released guidance for RHCs and FQHCs in terms of telehealth distant site services. Below is a snapshot of the information released in the MLN Matters Article. A link to the full release can be found here. The guidance from CMS will apply to claims dating back to January […]
April 16, 2020
This on-demand webinar covers common questions we have been receiving about the Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness. Directors JT Loughmiller and Stephen Mann illustrate the mechanics associated with the forgiveness clause, as well as some planning insights that should be considered. Duration: 30 Minutes Speakers: JT Loughmiller, Director Stephen Mann, Director Fill out the […]
April 14, 2020
In this webinar, we are addressing how healthcare providers can navigate coronavirus response legislation and continue to be successful in serving patients. We will cover topics including: Legislative Highlights Healthcare Implications (including Telehealth) Reimbursement & Regulatory Issues Cash Flow & Access to Capital Speakers: Mike Alessandrini, Director Derek Gray, Director Tony Javorka, Director Kam McQuay, […]
April 13, 2020
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, signed on March 27, 2020, by President Trump, contains key provisions that expand the types of workers eligible for a new supplemental Unemployment Insurance compensation program. The amount payable under this program is $600 per week for a period of four months. There are three key […]
April 13, 2020
News comes fast in the rapidly-changing environment we all currently live in, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury is no exception. Last week, the Treasury and Federal Reserve Board announced the establishment of new lending programs to help businesses and state and local governments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Treasury and the […]
April 13, 2020
In these unprecedented times in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are likely incurring a variety of unplanned expenses, and employers may want to provide some financial assistance to their employees to help them recover from the economic hardships imposed by this pandemic. The IRS provides some tax relief for these circumstances in the […]
April 13, 2020
This article was originally published on March 30th and is being updated as new information becomes available. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on April 9, 2020, that informational tax return due dates have been extended in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Not-for-profits with filing deadlines of April 1, 2020 to July 14, 2020 now […]
April 13, 2020
UPDATE: On April 3, 2020, the Kentucky Department of Revenue clarified their position on the applicable filers eligible for the extended filing and payment due date of July 15, 2020. The following tax returns and payments currently due April 15, 2020, can be filed and paid by July 15, 2020, without incurring penalties and interest: Form […]
April 10, 2020
It is in times like the current COVID-19 pandemic where our national and global economies are facing historic challenges that organizations are confronted with the need to make paradigm shifts to stay viable and sustainable. As many organizations were preparing their 2020 financial budgets, fundraiser calendars, and establishing strategic plans, few, if any, were prepared […]
April 08, 2020
We wanted to provide an update on the recent memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget, which provides agencies with additional flexibilities for recipients affected by the loss of operational capacity and increased costs due to the COVID-19 crisis. Below are the details of the memorandum: Administrative Relief Exceptions for COVID-19 Crisis Flexibility with […]
April 03, 2020
In the current climate, more organizations are being forced into remote work scenarios, whether or not they’re ready. We put together this webinar to discuss best practices and lessons learned to help you be successful in this new environment. We will cover the following topics: Organizational Lessons Learned Technology Basics (for your people) Technology Basics […]
April 03, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is intended to be the third round of federal government support in the wake of the coronavirus public health crisis and associated economic fallout, succeeding the $8.3 billion in public health support passed previously and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The CARES Act provides more […]
April 03, 2020
In this webinar, we will be partnering with Tami Earnhart from Ice Miller, LLP to discuss the employment issues related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and other COVID-19 relief efforts. We will cover the following: General summary of the regulation and its impact including: Paid sick pay for affected employees Paid emergency […]
April 03, 2020
This article is being updated as new information becomes available. It was originally published on April 3rd and was most recently updated on May 1st with additions to the Specimen Collections section based on updates from CMS on April 30th. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CMS, the CDC, and the AMA have each […]
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March 08, 2023
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 the aggregate from the Phase 4 PRF distributions and the ARP Rural payment between 7/1/21 and 12/31/21. Most recipients of Phase 4 and ARP Rural […]
July 14, 2022
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 received between January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. Compared to Period 1 and Period 2, there were very limited payments made by HRSA in […]
November 17, 2021
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 or more employees to require employees to be vaccinated or submit to weekly tests, as well as requiring vaccinations for federal employees, contractors, and hospitals […]
July 26, 2021
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 took away some key pieces of information that will hopefully provide some guidance to your organization as you work your way through the provider relief […]
March 16, 2021
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 of 2020 and was extended and expanded with the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, which passed in December 2020. An additional […]
March 15, 2021
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 the totality of the program and their situation to see if they qualify. However, the deadline to apply for funding has not been moved and […]
