With more than 26 years in public accounting, Shawn Brubaker, CPA, helps business owners make confident financial decisions at every stage of growth. He is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience guiding clients through the business sale process, with a strong focus on tax-efficient exit strategies. Shawn is known for combining technical expertise with practical, real-world advice tailored to each client’s goals.
When it comes to taxes, sometimes an extension may make the most sense for you. What is an extension exactly? Essentially, a tax extension gives you six extra months to do your taxes. In a typical tax year without IRS exceptions, this would mean pushing your filing deadline from April 15 to October 15. If …
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Announced March 17, 2021, the IRS has extended tax day for individuals from April 15 to May 17, 2021. Getting things in order If you’re still working on pulling together all of your information for your 2020 tax filing, it is not too late! We’re sharing a last-minute tax filing checklist to help you get …
With the possibility that temporary remote work arrangements may continue for the foreseeable future, we’re sharing work-from-home advice. Many of us were thrust unexpectedly into working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic, but there are many advantages to this approach. For some companies, fully remote or more flexible working arrangements may be a good …
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Created at the same time as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) might be able to help your business manage through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While this provision of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) did not receive as much coverage in the media as the PPP, it …
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Running a construction business is more complex than making sure cash is coming in and bills are being paid, unfortunately. While a solid foundation of cashflow is a big piece of the puzzle, to keep your construction business growing at a steady pace you’ll have to balance your finances with both efficient operations and …
We are facing uncertain times… COVID-19 is forcing all businesses to adjust in a multitude of ways. Many business owners are rightfully concerned what this means for their companies as they navigate this unprecedented period. Our mission is to help you thrive. Consider the provisions listed below to protect your business, employees, and financial future. …
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We are facing uncertain times… COVID-19 is forcing all businesses and individuals to adjust in a multitude of ways. We all are rightfully concerned what this means as we navigate this unprecedented period. Our mission is to help you thrive. Details are changing rapidly, but below is the latest on what we know. Please share …
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We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy through this difficult and challenging time. We continue to service everyone either from our homes or, for a few of us, our offices. The COVID-19 health crisis is now in its third week and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications are moving at a hectic pace. We are …
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process will roll out in two phases, one week apart. As a reminder: On April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can begin applying for these loans through their SBA lender. NOTE: At 12:01 AM, on April 3, the SBA website will go live to accept PPP applications. It is vital to submit your …
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What employers need to know: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family, Medical Leave Act, Updated Dates for Tax Filings and Gift Offices Update Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act The Act requires that employers with 500 or fewer employees (used to be 50 or more) provide paid sick leave to all employees for any …
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