![](<img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expanded-PPP-Guidance-and-Upcoming-Deadlines-CT-5224.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expanded-PPP-Guidance-and-Upcoming-Deadlines-CT-5224.jpg 1920w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expanded-PPP-Guidance-and-Upcoming-Deadlines-CT-5224-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expanded-PPP-Guidance-and-Upcoming-Deadlines-CT-5224-980x551.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expanded-PPP-Guidance-and-Upcoming-Deadlines-CT-5224-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" />On February 22, 2021 the SBA announced important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. In this video, we will briefly cover first and second draw loans, recent guidance that expands loan eligibility, and approaching deadlines that you need to know.)
![](<img width="1200" height="678" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-operating-forklift-in-factory-727.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-operating-forklift-in-factory-727.jpg 1200w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-operating-forklift-in-factory-727-980x554.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-operating-forklift-in-factory-727-480x271.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" />Notice 2021-20 clarifies retroactive changes made to ERTC and PPP interaction and incorporates several previous frequently asked questions.)
![](<img width="1200" height="675" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-in-control-center-414.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-in-control-center-414.jpg 1200w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-in-control-center-414-980x551.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Worker-in-control-center-414-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" />Experts expect more cryptocurrency-related crimes, and the regulatory and enforcement environment is evolving in an attempt to keep pace.)
![](<img width="876" height="494" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Men-Working-On-Print-Press-77.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Men-Working-On-Print-Press-77.jpg 876w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Men-Working-On-Print-Press-77-480x271.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 876px, 100vw" />The Employee Retention Credit provides liquidity benefits for many businesses and was significantly expanded for 2020 and 2021.)
![](<img width="1200" height="678" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Dog-in-rescue-facility-210.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Dog-in-rescue-facility-210.jpg 1200w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Dog-in-rescue-facility-210-980x554.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Dog-in-rescue-facility-210-480x271.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" />Stimulus legislation extends through 2021 the 100% of AGI deduction for itemizers and availability of a deduction for non-itemizers.)
![](<img width="1200" height="678" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Gate-in-the-Outback-815.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Gate-in-the-Outback-815.jpg 1200w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Gate-in-the-Outback-815-980x554.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Gate-in-the-Outback-815-480x271.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" />Colorado enacts law restoring certain deductions related the to the CARES Act for both business and individual taxpayers.)
![](<img width="1200" height="678" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Doctor-and-baby-at-window-941.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Doctor-and-baby-at-window-941.jpg 1200w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Doctor-and-baby-at-window-941-980x554.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Feature-Image-Doctor-and-baby-at-window-941-480x271.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" />Employers can add flexibility to their health flexible spending accounts and dependent care assistance programs per Notice 2021-15.)
![](<img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-CAA-2021-Changes-to-Paid-Sick-Leave-and-FSAs-CT-4990.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-CAA-2021-Changes-to-Paid-Sick-Leave-and-FSAs-CT-4990.jpg 1920w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-CAA-2021-Changes-to-Paid-Sick-Leave-and-FSAs-CT-4990-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-CAA-2021-Changes-to-Paid-Sick-Leave-and-FSAs-CT-4990-980x551.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-CAA-2021-Changes-to-Paid-Sick-Leave-and-FSAs-CT-4990-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" />The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law late last year, and in this video, we will discuss how the Act affected paid sick and family leave as well as flexible spending accounts.)
![](<img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expansion-of-the-Employee-Retention-Tax-Credit-CT-4886.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expansion-of-the-Employee-Retention-Tax-Credit-CT-4886.jpg 1920w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expansion-of-the-Employee-Retention-Tax-Credit-CT-4886-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expansion-of-the-Employee-Retention-Tax-Credit-CT-4886-980x551.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Expansion-of-the-Employee-Retention-Tax-Credit-CT-4886-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" />The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 made significant changes to the Employee Retention Tax Credit by extending relief to a greater number of employers and increasing the overall tax benefit. In this video, we will provide an overview of the changes and how they apply for the 2020 and 2021 tax years.)
![](<img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://knowledge.lhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Form-1099-NEC-vs-1099-MISC-CT-4653-2.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Form-1099-NEC-vs-1099-MISC-CT-4653-2.jpg 1920w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Form-1099-NEC-vs-1099-MISC-CT-4653-2-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Form-1099-NEC-vs-1099-MISC-CT-4653-2-980x551.jpg 980w, https://3w3f721owsir3u87l91yiu87-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lewis-Hooper-Video-Cover-Form-1099-NEC-vs-1099-MISC-CT-4653-2-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" />In 2020, the IRS introduced Form 1099-NEC for reporting nonemployee compensation. Learn about Form 1099-NEC and how it differs from Form 1099-MISC.)
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