Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax tips to help you understand your small business finances.

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How to Fill Out Your PPP Forgiveness Application Form

A simple guide to filling out the PPP forgiveness application form.

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What Can I Spend My EIDL Loan On?

A simple breakdown of how to spend your EIDL funds.

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States Offering the New $300 Unemployment Benefit

A recently signed executive action restarts additional unemployment benefits, however, it varies state by state. Here are 10 states offering or planning to offer a top up to unemployment benefits.

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What to Prepare If You’re Selling Your Business

When you are ready to sell your business, follow these tips to make the process as streamlined and pain-free as possible!

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How to Spend Your PPP Funds (FAQ)

Some of the most frequently asked questions about the proper way to spend PPP funds.

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What are Partial Unemployment Benefits?

Unemployment benefits get tricky to understand if you have more than one job, have a PPP loan, or are earning extra cash in general.

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The PPP, EIDL, and PUA: Everything You Need to Know

The U.S. federal COVID-19 relief programs are complicated. Here's everything you need to know.

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PPP Forgiveness: 8 Weeks vs. 24 Weeks

If you got your PPP loan before June 5, you can choose between an 8-week or 24-week forgiveness period. Here's how to decide which one to go for.

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2020 Taxes: How the PPP, EIDL, and PUA Will Affect Your Taxes

A breakdown of how the PPP, EIDL, and PUA programs will affect your 2020 income taxes.

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