It’s Elections Season in Wisconsin
With the election quickly approaching, employers need to be mindful of employee’s rights to take time off work in order to exercise their right to vote.
IRS Issues Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral
On August 28, the IRS issued guidance that provides some explanation of how employers can defer withholding and remitting an employee’s share of Social Security tax when wages are below a certain amount. The guidance in Notice 2020-65 was issued to implement President Trump’s executive action signed in early August.
KerberRose Named To Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firms
KerberRose was recently ranked in the Top 300 Firms in the nation by Inside Public Accounting for the fifth consecutive year.
WEDC Small Business Grant
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recently announced a new $75 million grant program for Wisconsin Businesses affected by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The “We’re All In” Small Business Grant is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and will provide up to $2,500 to 30,000 small businesses in Wisconsin. The aim of the grant is to assist these businesses with costs from interrupted business, health and safety improvements, wages and salaries, rent, mortgages and inventory.
Additional Guidance for Paycheck Protection Program Borrowers
Watch the recording of our webinar on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 here. Read about the extended PPP Deadline here. The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which loosens several of the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP’s) more onerous restrictions regarding loan forgiveness. President Trump has signed
Returning to Work: How to Keep Your Employees Safe
With COVID-19-related restrictions being loosened across the United States – and the “Safer at Home” Order lifted in Wisconsin – it’s important for organizations to prepare to keep employees, customers, and other visitors safe as they reopen their doors to employees and the public.
KerberRose Welcomes New Senior Manager
KerberRose is pleased to announce the addition of Brian L. Wild, CPA as Senior Manager, effective May 19. Wild will initially work in the Antigo office before transitioning to Rhinelander in the future.
What You Should Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
President Trump has signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Among other things, the new law temporarily requires certain employers to provide expanded paid sick and family leave for employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Employers’ increased costs will be offset by new tax credits, which also may be available to self-employed individuals.
November Featured Employee: Cathryn Siolka
KerberRose is proud to name Cathryn Siolka as our featured employee for the month of November. Cathryn began her time with KerberRose as a Human Resources Intern two years ago, and has operated as a full-time Human Resources Generalist for the last six months. She graduated from St. Norbert College in May 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Human Resource Management.