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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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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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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Programs, Grants, and Resources for Black-Owned Businesses

Proportionately, black businesses have less access to capital. Here are 7 different programs trying to address that inequality.

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How to Defer Your 2020 Tax Payments

Taxes are a little weird this year. Here's how the different exemptions work.

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After the PPP: Your Next Steps Once You’ve Been Approved

Once you've been approved for the PPP, here's what to do next.

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