As part of the December COVID-19 relief bill, $2 billion was set aside for people who have had to pay for a funeral and burial of a loved one. Eligible individuals and families shall receive up to $7,...
IRS delays federal tax filing deadline until May 17
On March 17th, the IRS confirmed the deadline to file taxes will be postponed from April 15th to May 17th, 2021. The postponement is due to COVID-19 and the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan ...
Business Compliance Reminders for Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced plans to increase audits of small businesses and their investors by 50% in 2021. Recently, the IRS also issued two warnings to businesses and their own...
President Biden Directs States to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by May 1, 2021
President Biden set a goal of July 4 to “get closer to normal” in reopening the country. To achieve this goal, Biden will direct all states to make all American adults eligible for the COV...
Governor Walz Issues Executive Order 21-11 Adjusting Limitations on Certain Activities and Taking Steps Forward
Governor Tim Walz, via Executive Order 21-11 issued March 12, 2021, lessened restrictions on social gatherings, restaurants/bars, and gyms in Minnesota. Specifically, Governor Walz’s order does th...
President Biden Signs New COVID Relief Bill
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The bill includes the following: Stimulus Checks $1,400 per individual earning up to $75,000. $2,800 for ma...
Texas lifts all COVID-19 restrictions as of March 10th
On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott of Texas announced a new executive order ending all statewide pandemic restrictions, including the statewide face covering mandate. The order will be effective on Mar...
IRS Postpones April 15 Tax Deadline for Texas Residents, Businesses
On Monday February 22, 2021, the IRS said it is giving all Texas residents and businesses an additional two months to file their federal income taxes, citing the deadly winter storm that left millions...
Minnesota Supreme Court: Ambiguous Disclaimer Language Does Not Prevent Contractual Rights in Employee Handbook
In a recent decision, Hall v. City of Plainview, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a general contract disclaimer in an employee handbook did not prevent the formation of a contract with respect to...
Governor Walz proposed budget plan calls for $1.6 billion in new taxes
On January 26, 2020, Governor Walz unveiled his biennial budget plan totaling $52.4 billion that includes 2021 free summer school programs for students 4 and older, $750 cash payment to 32,000 low-inc...