2020 Year-end Charitable Giving Tax Incentives for Corporations

2020 Year-end Charitable Giving Tax Incentives for Corporations

Summary of Keypoints The CARES Act temporarily expanded corporate charitable giving incentives for 2020, increasing the charitable deduction limit for C-corporations from 10% to 25% of taxable income and raising the limit for food inventory donations from 15% to 25%. Equity gifting remains a common year-end strategy for business owners, using the $15,000 annual gift…

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Jennifer Eubanks Moderated  – Presidential Forum Discussion

Presidential Forum Discussion - Jennifer Eubanks

Summary of Keypoints Event role: Jennifer Eubanks served as moderator for a Presidential Forum discussion. Discussion topic: The forum focused on top financial considerations for associations in the post-pandemic environment and during periods of rapid or “hyper” change. Audience relevance: The discussion addressed financial leadership concerns specific to associations navigating uncertainty and evolving economic conditions.…

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5 Steps to Setting Up a US Company for Non-US Resident

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Summary of Keypoints Why form a U.S. company: Establishing a business in the United States offers advantages for non-U.S. residents, including lower relative taxes, easier access to the U.S. market, strong legal protections, and the global credibility associated with U.S.-based companies. Step 1 – Choose a business structure: Foreign nationals can form a Corporation (C-Corp)…

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GMU – Corporate Tax Implications of COVID-19

GMU Presentation - Corporate Tax Implications

Summary of Keypoints Event: Corporate Tax Implications of COVID-19 presentation hosted by George Mason University (GMU). Date and time: May 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM. Format: Moderated discussion led by Christine Landoll. Panelists: Jennifer Eubanks, Stephen Lawson, and Lina Ivanova. Focus: Examination of the effects of COVID-19 on corporate taxes, highlighting tax-related challenges and implications…

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Capital One still not accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program

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Summary of Keypoints Capital One status: Capital One was not accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications while many other banks had launched online application portals. Impact on customers: Businesses banking with Capital One were forced to seek alternative lenders to submit PPP applications. Alternative lenders listed: Forbes published a list of banks and fintech companies…

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Google Tells us Who is Moving Around

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Summary of Keypoints Source of insights: Google’s COVID-19 Mobility Reports provide location-based data showing how movement patterns changed across communities during the pandemic. Behavioral trends: The data indicates that people are moving around less and staying home more, reflecting responses to stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, though compliance varies. Workplace reality: The report highlights that working…

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Step by Step Guidance and Application Forms – A Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

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Summary of Keypoints Primary resource provided: The post directs readers to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce CARES Act step-by-step guide for detailed instructions on how small business owners can access federal assistance. PPP application support materials: It includes downloadable documents to help business owners understand and complete the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) process. Included PPP…

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Interest on all student loans held by the Federal Government Waived due to COVID-19

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Summary of Keypoints Relief measure announced: Interest on all student loans held by the Federal Government was waived due to COVID-19, providing temporary financial relief to borrowers. Eligibility confirmation: Borrowers are instructed to contact their loan servicer online or by phone to confirm whether their loans qualify for the interest waiver. Finding your loan servicer:…

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Comprehensive List of Private and Public Loans, Grants, and Financial Support for Small Businesses

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Summary of Keypoints Purpose of resource: The post highlights financial relief efforts launched in response to COVID-19 by federal, state, local governments, and private organizations to support small businesses. Compiled by Gusto: Gusto created a comprehensive, centralized list of available loans, grants, and financial support programs. Scope of assistance: The resource includes both public and…

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New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves

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Summary of Keypoints Source of guidance: The U.S. Department of Labor released a Questions and Answers document to help employers administer FFCRA leave provisions ahead of the April 1 implementation date. Employee eligibility limits: FFCRA leaves are not available to employees who are furloughed, have reduced hours, or work at locations that are closed due…

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