IRS Strikes Back on PPP Loan ExpensesMay 1, 2020
In response to the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness, the IRS on April 30, 2020 released Notice 2020-32. To keep it simple, if you have received loan proceeds under the PPP plan and the loan or portions of the loan are forgiven, the expenses associated with the loan forgiveness are not deductible. Initial understanding and …
1031 Extension Due to COVID-19 Emergency – Updated April 13, 2020April 13, 2020
On April 9, 2020 the IRS issued Notice 2020-23, extending a variety of deadlines, including 1031 deadlines. The Notice extends any 45-day or 180-day deadline that occurs between April 1 and July 14, to July 15, 2020. Here are two examples to illustrate the current extension. Example 1: Exchange began April 5, 2020. 45th day …
NJ Workers: Frequently Asked Questions During the Coronavirus Emergency – Updated April 8, 2020April 8, 2020
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provided additional flexibility for state unemployment insurance agencies and additional administrative funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27. It expands states’ ability …
State Income Tax and Corporation Business Tax Filing Deadlines Extended to July 15th – Updated April 1, 2020April 1, 2020
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin issued the following joint statement today on the tax filing deadline and the state budget timetable: “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships, financial strain and disruptions for many New Jerseyans and New Jersey businesses. As part of our response, we …
The CARES Act – Summary of Tax Provision – Updated March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Dear Clients, Business Associates and Friends: We hope that you are keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe from COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the Coronavirus). Along with those paramount health concerns, you may be wondering about some of the recent tax changes meant to help everyone coping with the Coronavirus fallout. In …
COVID-19 – Updated Client NoticeMarch 23, 2020
As valued members of the Curchin family, we want you to be aware of our response to concerns about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The health and safety of our clients, employees, families and vendors is our top priority. In response to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the State of New Jersey’s call for …
Top 15 Takeaways from the 2020 International Builders’ Show in Las VegasMarch 2, 2020
As a leading construction accounting firm in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic, The Curchin Group attends trade shows across the U.S. to keep the pulse of the A/E/C sector. Most recently, we visited the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) January 21-24, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Shore Builders …
Curchin’s McNamara Joins Provident Bank Advisory CouncilFebruary 28, 2020
The Curchin Group’s William C. McNamara, CPA, CCIFP, was recently honored with an appointment to the Provident Bank Advisory Council. Bill joins other prominent business leaders committed to fostering the bank’s relationships with a thriving business community. Over 180 years ago, the Provident Bank began in a one-room New Jersey office and grew to become …
A Guide to the Different Types of Business Valuation MethodsJanuary 17, 2020
By: Roy H. Kvalo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, CVA, Director of Litigation & Valuation Services In 2018, 10,312 businesses exchanged hands across the United States. That was a 4% uptick in acquisitions from 2017. Various reasons might cause you to want to sell or buy a business. No matter the reason behind each transaction, the one constant is …
8 Crucial Ways to Protect Yourself from ATM and Mobile Security FraudJanuary 17, 2020
By: Carolyn Giunco Kvalo, CPA/CGMA, CFE, Managing Partner Anyone who has a bank account or credit card runs the risk of being defrauded. Learn how to protect yourself from ATM and mobile security fraud in this article. Did you know that more than 15 million Americans are victims of identity theft every year? Identity theft …