PPP Loan & HHS Provider Relief Fund Updates

Not only is this a busy time of the year with the holidays, but it is also busy with staying on top of updates regarding PPP loans and HHS Provider Relief Funds. … Continue On +

An Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 – What Needs to Happen Next?

We are hearing from clients almost daily on a positive test result in the office.  We want to revisit Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave as well and what steps you… Continue On +

Do Not Be Misled About Annual Reports

Workplace Compliance Services (W.C.S.) has started sending 2021 Annual Reports to Oregon companies.  This renewal is not from the State of Oregon and is not required.  W.C.S. is a private, for-profit, out-of-state… Continue On +

Provide Tax-Free Benefits in the Form of Disaster Relief Payments

When the President declared COVID-19 a national emergency, it was afforded disaster relief status with the Internal Revenue Code.  This status generally allows for payment to employees for costs incurred in coping… Continue On +

Urge Congress to Get to Work on a COVID-19 Relief Bill

The American Dental Association recently sent out the message below. We believe there is hope for a package to get passed before the end of the year and we encourage you to… Continue On +

New COVID-19 Oregon OSHA Temporary Rules and Policies for Employees

Beginning on November 16, 2020, the new Oregon OSHA temporary rules regarding COVID-19 need to be followed.  The complete temporary rules can be found at https://osha.oregon.gov/covid19/Pages/default.aspx.  The new rules have various dates… Continue On +

Do Not Miss It: ADCPA & The Thriving Dentist Study Club Events with Gary Takacs

The Academy of Dental CPAs (ADCPA) has partnered with Mr. Gary Takacs to present a series of 6 continuing education virtual study club events starting in the month of November and continuing every… Continue On +

CAT Registration

As you know, Oregon has a new Corporate Activities Tax (CAT) that went into effect on 1/1/2020.  The first step you need to take regarding the new tax is to register your… Continue On +

HHS Grant Relief Fund – Phase 3

Yesterday, (October 22, 2020) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) changed the rules to now include the loss of gross revenue during the pandemic. As a result of this change,… Continue On +

NEW HHS FUNDING PHASE 3 PROVIDER RELIEF FUNDING & ORIGINAL HHS FUNDING UPDATES

A new HHS Funding Phase 3 opened on Monday October 5th. What follows are key items to know about this new round of funding along with HHS funding you may have already… Continue On +

A Tremendous Loss

It is with a heavy heart that we share the following news about the family of Jessica Randall, who is one of the partners at Fluence. Jessica’s oldest daughter, Brittany, was killed… Continue On +

IRS Provides Tax Relief Due to Oregon Wildfires

*This does not affect any previously filed tax returns or payments made.* On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the IRS announced tax relief for Oregon counties in which FEMA had declared disaster effected… Continue On +