Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and civil unrest, businesses are on their yearly search for ways to minimize their tax bills — and realizing that some of the typical approaches … Continued
Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren M. Fitch, J.D., has joined the firm as Director of Operations effective September 14, 2020. As Director of Operations, Mrs. Fitch will help oversee all business, financial and operational aspects of the firm’s offices in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and New Orleans. “We are … Continued
Like so many things this year, the recommended practices for your annual end-of-the-year tax planning reflect the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-flung effects. The economic impact, as well as federal relief packages like the CARES Act, may render some tried-and-true strategies for reducing your income tax liability less advisable for 2020. Adding to the uncertainty … Continued
The General Ledger, Edition 3, September 30, 2020 Hannis T. Bourgeois Elects New Managing Partner Jay A. Montalbano, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, Managing Partner Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP is pleased to announce that Jay A. Montalbano, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, has been elected Managing Partner of the firm effective June 1, 2020. Mr. Montalbano will follow … Continued
With the presidential election only weeks away, many people are beginning to pay closer attention to each candidate’s positions on such issues as the COVID-19 pandemic, health care, the environment and taxes. Among their many differences, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have widely divergent tax proposals. Their stances could have a … Continued
After the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, the IRS issued several notices with additional information and guidance related to the 2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill aimed at protecting the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. The CARES Act is expansive legislation with wide-ranging … Continued
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On Friday, August 28, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-65 to provide for the implementation of the Executive Order signed by President Trump on August 8, 2020, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of employee Social Security taxes … Continued
There are two components of a product or service, the core product or service and the product or service surround. Most strategies focus on the core product or service yet it only generates 20% of the benefit to the customer whereas normally the product surround contributes the remaining 80%. In this article we will show … Continued
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, President Trump signed four Executive Orders to provide additional economic relief during the ongoing pandemic. The Executive Orders addressed unemployment, payroll taxes, student loans, and evictions. On July 31, 2020, the federally enhanced unemployment payments ended. The Executive Order gives those on unemployment an additional $400 per week, with $300 … Continued
