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Using Your Retirement Account During the Pandemic

Individuals who find themselves short of cash due to the economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic may find relief in their retirement savings. The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) includes a provision that eases restrictions on distributions from certain tax-qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), tax-sheltered annuity plans, and IRAs. Prior […]

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Payroll Tax “Holiday” Beginning September 1, 2020

Employers who withhold the 6.2% Social Security tax from employee paychecks may now defer collection and payment of withholding amount for pay periods beginning September 1, 2020 and extending through December 31, 2020. However, the taxes are only deferred – not exempted – and must be paid between January 1, 2021 and April 30, 2021,

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New PPP Forgiveness Guidance Issued by SBA

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued further guidance to clarify the loan forgiveness provision of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) part of the CARES Act. In particular, the new guidance addresses questions about the eligibility for forgiveness of owner compensation and specific non-payroll costs. In response to public questions about C- and S-Corporation

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Massachusetts Tax Revenues Fall Short, But Trend Higher

The economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Massachusetts is being seen in a $3 billion tax revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2020, as reported by the Department of Revenue. Yet that news came in conjunction with a report that July tax revenues were higher than expected, at $4.5 billion. Part of the July collections

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An Estate Plan Makes a Great Graduation Gift

While not exactly a “traditional” gift for a high school graduate, paying for the creation of an estate plan for a young adult can have long term benefits for both the grad and their family. If you have a child, grandchild or other relative who recently graduated or reached age 18, an estate plan is

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How You Can Use an SBA EIDL Loan

While much attention has been paid to the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program has also been an important source of funding for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. EIDL loans usually only provide assistance after natural disasters like tornadoes, wildfires or floods. But

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CPAs in Demand

By Jim DeLeo, CPA, MBA/MST Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic disruption has seen unemployment rates, both nationally and locally, rise steeply. Unlike many previous economic downturns, the impact is being felt across the board, including traditionally “white collar” jobs. But certain occupations are proving to be, if not recession-proof,

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“Fueling Your Future” WEBINAR #2: The New Approach to Transactional & Succession Planning for Energy Companies Form

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic disruption has had a broad impact across all industries, including energy marketers. The impact extends to a key management component for many fuel oil and propane retailers: transactional and succession planning. How can you plan for a future that is unpredictable? What effect will the financial crisis have on

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WEBINAR #11: Reprieve! Making the Most of the PPP Flexibility Act Form

During this webinar, Gray, Gray & Gray’s Jim DeLeo, Kelly Berardi, Brad Carlson and Derek Rawls explain the new guidelines and offer practical advice on how to reallocate PPP funds to potentially maximize value for your business within the new loan forgiveness constraints. Please complete the brief form below to access the “WEBINAR #11: Reprieve! Making the Most of the PPP

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“Fueling Your Future” WEBINAR #1: Helping Energy Companies Plan for What Comes Next Form

During this insight-packed joint webinar, Gray, Gray & Gray Partner Joe Ciccarello, CPA, MST, and Director/Energy Practice Chair Marty Kirshner, CPA, MSA, along with Warm Thoughts Communications President Rich Goldberg and VP of Marketing Services Ben Gutkin, will review important factors that should impact your plans now. Click the button below for more details and to register now! Gray, Gray & Gray is the energy

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