PPP 1 Loan Update

In a March 11th blog, https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/ppp-forgiveness-applications-should-you-apply,  we laid out some recommendations on when to apply for forgiveness on your first PPP loan.  Now that we are two months down the road, we wanted to… Continue On +

Use Empathy to Boost Treatment Acceptance

Now more than ever patients need an understanding and empathetic dental team.  The pandemic has contributed to patients postponing dental treatment and appointments, which has led to larger treatment plans.  In addition,… Continue On +

Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members

Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members    We had an amazing TD & ADCPA exclusive study club session #4 on May 4th and May 5th. I hope… Continue On +

How to Conduct Effective Interviews

The late actress Katharine Hepburn once said, “Death will be a great relief. No more interviews.” Interviews are challenging. Not only does the interview create nervousness on behalf of the interviewee, but… Continue On +

Important Tax Updates

-Important Updates- Personal Tax Filing Deadline Extended until May 17th Updates on PPP Loans & Applying for Forgiveness Updates on the Employee Retention (ERC) Credit Updates on the HHS Provider Relief Fund… Continue On +

American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act)

Yesterday, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act) of 2021 (the stimulus package). Below are some highlights of the ARP Act: $1,400 per person stimulus payments for taxpayers and… Continue On +

PPP Forgiveness Applications – Should You Apply?

Banks are currently allowing you to submit PPP loan forgiveness applications on the first round of PPP funds. Should you apply for forgiveness or wait? This is what we recommend for loans… Continue On +

We Are Excited to Share a Great Book and Four Webinars

Fluence is very excited to announce the publication of a book by Mike Smith, CPA, SPHR: The Path to Greater Dental Practice Success.  Mike has taken his passion for coaching dentists and… Continue On +

HHS Provider Relief Fund Registration is Open and You Must Register

If you have received the Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund payments of $10,000 or more, you must register in the Provider Relief Fund reporting portal.  This is a new… Continue On +

TD & ADCPA Study Club Session #3 on March 2nd

  Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members    We had an amazing TD & ADCPA exclusive study club session #2 on Tuesday, January 19th. I hope each… Continue On +

The Employee Retention Credit – A Tax Credit That May Benefit You

When the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) first came out in 2020, the rule said that if you received PPP loan money, you were not eligible for the ERC. For most taxpayers, that… Continue On +

The Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax for 2021

Multnomah County has a new Preschool for All Tax that takes effect in 2021.  The tax was approved by voters in November of 2020.  Currently, Multnomah County is negotiating with the City… Continue On +