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Can my employees file for unemployment benefits if my business gets a PPP loan?

If your business receives a PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan and you make an offer to retain your employees, they will likely not be eligible for unemployment benefits. The global COVID-19 crisis has created a very problematic situation… Suppose you struggle and sacrifice to keep your employees employed, even though you have been closed down

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The Small Business Guide to The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest stimulus package in the nation’s history, was enacted on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion CARES Act builds upon the two earlier pieces of legislation, providing significant funding and tax measures to provide economic relief. There are two key SBA small-business relief programs as part of

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BREAKING: New option to report Social Security scams

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Chances are pretty good that you’ve taken a fraudulent call on your cell phone regarding Social Security. Phone scams are widespread and extremely costly, tallying $10.5 billion in 2018 alone. To crack down on this epidemic and the recent impersonation calls, the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Office of the Inspector General are offering

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Taxable Income Increases for Social Security in 2020

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There’s a lot of buzz right now about the Social Security taxes you’ll be paying in 2020. “The maximum tax per worker will be $17,074.80 – or a maximum $8,537.40 withheld from a highly-paid employee’s 2020 paycheck.” This means, in 2020, the amount you pay in Social Security will increase 3.6% to 6.2%. While this

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Renewal Time: Arizona’s Transaction Privilege Tax License

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It’s renewal time for anyone doing business transactions in Arizona. The Transaction Privilege Tax License must be renewed by January 1, 2020.

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The most Common emergency Small Business Focus Hr

The Most Common Emergency for Small Businesses is…

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The Most Common Emergency for Small Businesses is… FIRE.

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Employee Appreciation Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

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With the national unemployment rate at 3.1%, employees have the power right now to leave their unhappy jobs. Many are finding greener pastures across the street, and that new landscape is not too hard to grow and maintain. Working with hundreds of business owners in 33 states and Washington, D.C., Focus HR, Inc. has seen

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Health and Safety in the Workplace: It’s a Four-Letter Word

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When it comes to workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is our nation’s authority. OSHA’s been around since 1971, offering a plethora of resources that have been proven effective. Worker injuries and illnesses are down, from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to 2.8 per 100 in 2017. (Source: U.S. Department

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OSHA: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Should Be “Last Resort”

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The Occupational Safety & Health Administration will tell you, before handing PPE to your employees make sure you have a strong PPE Program in place. This puts everyone on the same page when it comes to safety. Keep in mind… OSHA puts PPE at the bottom when it comes to physical and health protections. More

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NEW & IMPROVED: Updated IRS “Tax Estimator” is Released

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The IRS made the announcement August 6, 2019. A new and improved “Tax Estimator” is ready for use and should make it easier for people to estimate the taxes they’ll owe throughout the year. This comes after many people received surprise tax bills, or lower-than-expected refunds, because of 2018 changes to the tax law. Countless

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TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Why This Might Be the BEST Time to Consider (or Revise) Your Company’s 401(k)Why This Might Be the BEST Time to Consider (or Revise) Your Company’s 401(k)TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Why This Might Be the BEST Time to Consider (or Revise) Your Company’s 401(k)

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In today’s highly-competitive, low-unemployment business environment employers need to offer comprehensive benefits packages, to attract and retain valuable employees, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan is often the magic ingredient. If you find all the regulatory hurdles of a 401(k) Plan perplexing and frustrating (e.g. non-discrimination testing, fee disclosures, and 5500 filings) don’t despair. This

TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Why This Might Be the BEST Time to Consider (or Revise) Your Company’s 401(k)Why This Might Be the BEST Time to Consider (or Revise) Your Company’s 401(k)TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Why This Might Be the BEST Time to Consider (or Revise) Your Company’s 401(k) Read More »