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Table of Content
- "No Surprises Act" Protects Patients From Unexpected Medical Costs
- Many Tax Amounts Affecting Businesses Have Increased For 2021
- Student Loan COVID-19 Relief
- Miscellaneous and Disaster Relief Tax Provisions
- What Are the Tax Implications of Buying or Selling a Business?
- Should My Distressed Company Consider a Debt Restructuring?
- Reporting Restricted Cash
- Alabama: Income Tax Reform Enacted
- What's New at Machen McChesney
"No Surprises Act" Protects Patients From Unexpected Medical Costs
According to research, millions of Americans receive a surprise medical bill each year, most often as a result of emergency room visits where out-of-network providers perform services at an in-network facility. While the average surprise bill is roughly $600, bills can reach into the tens of thousands. In fact, a COVID-19 patient received a surprise air ambulance bill that was over $52,000. Continue reading.
Many Tax Amounts Affecting Businesses Have Increased For 2021
A number of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2021. Some stayed the same due to low inflation. And the deduction for business meals has doubled for this year after a new law was enacted at the end of 2020. Here’s a rundown of those that may be important to you and your business. Continue reading.
Student Loan COVID-19 Relief
On January 20, 2021, the COVID-19 emergency relief measures were extended on all federal student loans owned by the U. S. Department of Education (ED) through at least September 30, 2021. Continue reading.
What Are the Tax Implications of Buying or Selling a Business?
Merger and acquisition activity in many industries slowed during 2020 due to COVID-19. But analysts expect it to improve in 2021 as the country comes out of the pandemic. If you are considering buying or selling another business, it’s important to understand the tax implications. Continue reading.
Should My Distressed Company Consider a Debt Restructuring?
Many businesses have experienced severe cash flow problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, some may have delayed or missed loan payments. Instead of filing for bankruptcy in court, delinquent debtors may reach out to lenders about restructuring their loans. Continue reading.
Reporting Restricted Cash
Your company’s financial statements should be transparent about any restrictions on cash. Are your reporting practices in compliance with the current accounting guidance?. Continue reading.
Alabama: Income Tax Reform Enacted
On February 12, 2021, Alabama enacted HB 170 / Act # 2021-1. The new law makes several important changes to Alabama income taxes, including the following: formalizing the state’s treatment of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and related expenses in line with the governor’s prior proclamation, adopting a single-sales factor apportionment formula, addressing federal tax reform provisions that had caused issues for Alabama taxpayers and adopting an elective pass-through entity (PTE) tax regime similar to other states. The income tax reform is a mixed bag that will impact a wide range of Alabama taxpayers. Continue reading.
What's New at Machen McChesney?
Sponsorships, new hires, announcements
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