you down with PPP? (yeah, you know me)
Hi Reader,
We’ve made it to 2021! To be honest, it feels a lot like 2020 did, but I feel hopeful that better things are on the horizon. No matter the year, one thing that never changes: taxes. Check out the key IRS tax changes for 2021. Afraid of an audit? Check out some common red flags.
If you or someone you know took the first round of PPP money, there are a number of key announcements regarding PPP loan forgiveness. (What is PPP? See here.) The big one is that expenses paid with forgiven PPP funds are deductible. Hallelujah! Here are 6 changes that make PPP forgiveness easier. Here is who qualifies for PPP 2.0.
I’ve finally come up with a name for the little bonus section at the end of my email that has nothing to do with tax or wills or probate, but is simply something I found interesting, funny or delightful that I wanted to share with others. I’m going to call it: Lagniappe /ˌlanˈyap / (Cajun: something given as a bonus or extra gift). This month’s lagniappe is a video of competitive dog dancing...yes, you read that right. Be sure to turn on the volume!
Take care,
Addie
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Addie Prewitt Law
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