PBMares Names Tracey Powell as Partner
PBMares, LLP, a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm based in Newport News, VA, elects new tax partner to the Firm. Tracey Powell was promoted to Partner, effective January 1, 2021.
Navigating Maryland’s New Sales Tax on Digital Products
Maryland businesses are getting caught by surprise by a recently enacted law that subjects digital products to sales tax. Digital products may include movies, books, software, and online training and it’s not always straightforward to determine what’s taxable.
COVID-19 Relief Money Available for Virginia Non-Public Schools
Non-public schools have an opportunity to apply for federal funding through the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program. Virginia participates in this program, but administrators should act quickly as the funds are limited.
PBMares Repeats as a Top 100 Firm in Accounting Today’s 2021 Ranking
PBMares LLP has been named one of the Top 100 Firms in the US for 2021 by Accounting Today, the premier publication of the certified public accounting industry. In this year’s ranking, the firm moves up three spots from last year.
More Funding for Not-for-Profits in the New COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
The American Rescue Plan Act's changes to the Paycheck Protection Program make it easier for more not-for-profit organizations to receive funding – but as of now, the deadline to apply for PPP funds remains March 31.
Social Clubs Now Eligible for PPP Loans
The American Rescue Plan Act finally gives 501(c)7 Social Clubs the opportunity to apply for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans. But you better act fast because the funding for the second round of the PPP loans closes on March 31, 2021.
Is Your Nonprofit Board Designed to Properly Oversee an Audit?
NFPs have always been adept at achieving great outcomes with few resources. This strength was put to the test even more in the past year. Whether an organization received extra funding or not, proper governance and fiscal oversight are more important than ever.
Don’t Overlook Advantageous Provisions of the SECURE Act
Although the 2019 SECURE Act was the most significant retirement plan policy legislation in over 10 years, its provisions have been somewhat in the background due to COVID-19. We've highlighted the following provisions that plan sponsors and employers without a plan may want to consider now.
Section 163(j) and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate
This article explains Section 163(j) and its implications on small businesses, real estate, and manufacturing, including how taxable income and interest expense are defined under Section 163(j), as well as which business activities fall under 163(j) guidance.
How the New Employee Benefit Plan Auditing Standard (SAS No. 136) Will Impact Plan Audits
Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 prescribes certain new performance requirements for an audit of financial statements of employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and changes the form and content of the related auditor's report. Read more.