In January 2021, the market value of the world’s cryptocurrencies passed $1 trillion – a record-breaking milestone for digital currencies that only six months prior had a total market value of around $260 billion. Although the masses have yet to adopt digital currencies as a widely used, primary medium of exchange, cryptocurrency is now the world’s fifth most circulated currency by value, suggesting it’s becoming more mainstream.
Brian Sengson, a Senior Manager in Bennett Thrasher’s State & Local Tax practice and BT Foundation board member, was recently selected to serve on the board of directors for Pebble Tossers, Atlanta’s leading youth development non-profit foundation. According to a press release from the organization, the 2021 board will focus on expanding offerings, diversifying the organization’s community base and helping local youth with developing leadership skills. Sengson is one of four community leaders to be selected to the board.
Timothy Watt, a Tax Partner and member of Bennett Thrasher’s Real Estate practice, was recently quoted in an Accounting Today article focused on the employee retention credit (ERC) and its impact on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) eligibility.
On March 3, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released new FAQs related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which incorporate the changes made to the program by the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Notably, the SBA updated FAQ 46 to assure businesses that all Second Draw PPP loan borrowers, because they must demonstrate a 25% reduction in gross revenues, will be deemed to have made the required good faith certification concerning the necessity of their loans.
On March 1, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-20 to provide comprehensive guidance on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and formalize the IRS’s FAQs, thereby allowing taxpayers to rely on the guidance for penalty prevention purposes. The notice explains the tax treatment of the ERC and, significantly, provides long-awaited instructions on how Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers may qualify for and claim the ERC for wages paid after March 12, 2020 and before January 1, 2021. Therefore, borrowers who can potentially claim the credit are now better positioned to proceed with applying for PPP loan forgiveness.
Restaurants are starting to rebound from the effects of COVID-19 and recent legislation introduced by Congress allows restaurants to use the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This credit can generate cashflow of up to $19,000 per employee for 2020 and the first half of 2021, providing needed liquidity and help for the struggling industry.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, it took a large toll on the entertainment industry, causing production to come to a temporary halt in March. To dive into the impact the coronavirus has had on film and television in Georgia and how it will shape the industry going into the new year, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF)’s In Conversation podcast interviewed Peter Stathopoulos, Partner at Bennett Thrasher and leader of the firm’s Entertainment practice.
On January 15, 2021, the state of Texas published new regulations that alter its means of sourcing service revenue for the state’s margin tax. As detailed below, these changes affect sourcing various types of services revenue, including internet hosting, advertising, digital property, capital assets and investments, single-member LLC interests and financial derivatives.
Despite undergoing significant challenges and changes due to the coronavirus pandemic, the outlook for the manufacturing industry looks hopeful at the start of 2021. In the recent Q4 Outlook survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), a majority of manufacturers said they were positive about their company’s outlook.
On February 22, 2021, the Biden administration announced several reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to direct more funding towards the smallest and neediest businesses and promote equitable access to relief. The five major changes announced may make a significant difference if you are a small business owner working on your own or with less than 20 employees, have student debt or are a Green Card holder.
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