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Recent Commentary

House Loosens Restrictions in SBA Loan Program

Friday, May 29, 2020
Legislative Highlights

Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 7010 (Bill) by a vote of 417 to 1, loosening some of the more severe constraints of the Paycheck Payment Program for SBA Loans under the CARES Act. The Bill is now before the Senate for consideration next week.

House & Senate Working on PPP Changes

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Legislative

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) stated the House and Senate should be able to quickly agree to changes in the SBA Loan Program (the PPP or Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act) to allow for more flexibility in using funds. The House may pass its legislation as early as today.

Walker Promotes Increasing the Above-the-Line Deduction

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Legislative

Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) introduced H.R. 6490 (Bill) to increase the above-the-line deduction under the CARES Act from $300 per return (only 2020) to $4,000 per person. The Bill was introduced and then referred to the House Ways and Means Committee on April 10, 2020.

Planning Opportunities with Real Estate

By Renaissance
Thursday, May 28, 2020

By contributing appreciated real estate to a Charitable Remainder Unitrust, a Donor can reduce her capital gain tax liability, avoid estate taxes, receive an income tax deduction, receive a lifetime cash flow, and create a lasting legacy for a charity in her hometown.