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Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act

In an effort to stabilize the economy, the President signed the most expensive piece of legislation ever passed - the CARES Act. This Act will affect nearly every taxpayer and many businesses. The CARES Act looks to...

Updated Guidance on Paid Sick Leave

The Department of Labor has issued guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The guidance delves deeper into eligibility for paid sick leave and paid expanded family and medical leave resulting...

Disaster Relief Loans for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has just approved disaster relief loans for Georgia and several other states. Small business owners in the following states are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest...

Emergency Paid Sick Leave

On Wednesday, President Trump signed into law The Families First Coronavirus Response Act which includes multiple provisions including paid emergency leave. Below are key highlights of the legislation:EMERGENCY PAID...

Georgia Department of Labor Adopts Emergency Rule on Partial Claims

Effective March 16, 2020, the Georgia Department of Labor has adopted an emergency rule 300-2-4-0.5, Partial Claims. This rule mandates all Georgia employers to file partial claims on behalf of full-time and...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Paid Sick Leave for Workers With COVID-19 On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the Senate approved legislation to provide paid sick leave to American workers who are affected by COVID-19. President Trump is expected to...

IRS To Allow Tax-Free, Penalty-Free Deferred Tax Payments

In an effort to provide relief in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that 90-day tax-free, penalty-free tax deferrals will be allowed as follows: Individuals: Individuals...

Mitigating Disruption in Times of Crisis

Considerations for Business Leaders in Response to COVID-90 The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases is increasing and government responses are escalating rapidly around the globe. The coronavirus pandemic and the...

Why Getting a Tax Refund Isn't Always A Good Thing

Everyone loves getting a tax refund, right?Not us! We'll explain why; but first let's cover some basics about filing deadlines and refund timing. Preparing, Filing and Acceptance of Return. There are several steps...

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