by Christy Lee | Jul 21, 2021 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
We have an opening in our Anchorage office for a paralegal with tax ninja skills! The successful candidate will: Show off smooth recordkeeping and bookkeeping moves;Slay tax-related forms;Knock out legal documents and other correspondence;Maintain ordered client...
by Christy Lee | Feb 5, 2021 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Has the paperwork been keeping you from filing for a Paycheck Protection Program loan? Are you hesitant to apply for a second draw loan based on your experience with the forgiveness application the first go around, even though a second loan would help you stay...
by Christy Lee | Dec 24, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Congress overwhelmingly passed a comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill Monday night. Of most interest to me, was how they addressed the Paycheck Protection Program. President Trump still has to sign the bill. Below are the key features of the legislation...
by Christy Lee | Dec 8, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
As the end of the 2020 calendar year and PPP covered period, many clients have questions concerning whether they can deduct the business expenses that they paid with PPP funds. This topic has been in the news frequently, and many hoped Congress would draft...
by Christy Lee | Aug 13, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Will Trump’s recent move involving COVID relief affect your business? After Congress failed to reach a consensus about the next phase of COVID-19 relief, Trump issued an executive order, which, among other things, suspended payroll tax for the American...
by Christy Lee | Aug 12, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Waiting for additional guidelines before asking forgiveness for your PPP loan? We’re still in the interim final rules phase, and banks are hesitant to accept applications for forgiveness just yet. The SBA guidelines from yesterday continue the trend of fewer and...
by Christy Lee | Jul 13, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Tax returns are due Wednesday, July 15th. Unable to file your taxes by then? The Business Tax Ninja, Christy Lee, is here to explain how to file your taxes at a later date without penalties. Warning: an application extension is not the same thing as a payment...
by Christy Lee | Jun 23, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
The government continues to release additional regulations about the Paycheck Protection Program, including how to apply for forgiveness, and what expenses qualify for forgiveness. In the most recent revisions to the regulation, we received answers to two of the...
by Christy Lee | Jun 11, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Last week President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act which brought significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, including extending the time period allowed for businesses to spend the proceeds. Many of these changes have been...
by Christy Lee | Jun 9, 2020 | Cracking the Tax Code with Christy
Still hitting store after store in the Great COVID Hunt for Toilet Paper? Don’t get frustrated. Just substitute your PPP forgiveness application for those highly prized, soft-as-cloud white rolls. Why? The answer’s simple: On Monday, June 8, the Trump...