COVID-19

Through April 12, we are accepting virtual appointments only. Yet, we are still here working hard for you. Our office process now under the Pinellas 'Safer At Home' Mandate Today (3/25/2020) Pinellas County officials announced the new "Safer at Home" mandate. We expect Hillsborough County to announce...

Recent development (3/19/2020): Florida Governor DeSantis activates program in to provide loans to Florida small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Governor Ron DeSantis has activated a bridge loan program that will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses feeling the economic turbulence from the new coronavirus. SUMMARY: Up...

HAVING TO LET GO EMPLOYEES DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC?   HERE IS WHAT TO KNOW NOW. WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE NEW (3/18/2020) FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS ACT IF THEY ARE FORCED TO LET EMPLOYEES GO? IMPORTANT: In this provision, these changed regulations from the US Department...

Recently announced 3/17/2020: 2019 tax payments that are owed, NOT the tax filing deadline, are deferred 90 days -- until July 15th. You are currently still required to file by the deadlines (April 15th for your Form 1040 individual tax return – 4/15/2020 for 2019 taxes). We can...

Recently signed into law by the President today (3/18/2020): The Families First Coronavirus Response Act This bill responds to the coronavirus outbreak by providing paid sick leave and free coronavirus testing, expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits, and requiring employers to provide additional protections for health care...