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Listed below are the articles in our September Newsletter. Remember to visit WWW.GIBSONMAYER.COM for all the newsletters and other financial tools. Tax and Financial News 3 State Level Tax Hikes That Might Be Coming Due to COVID-19... September, 2020 No surprise, but Americans are consuming and spending less since the coronavirus kicked in. Retail sales dropped to 8.7 percent in March, the largest month-over-month decline since the Census Bureau started tracking this... General Business News Three Strategies Companies Can Implement to Recover Faster September, 2020 Small businesses nationwide were already facing cash problems before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McKinsey & Company. The firm found that almost one-third of small businesses were... Stock Market News How Will Monetary Policy Impact Markets Going Forward? September, 2020 With gold hitting $2,000 an ounce in recent days, coupled with the Federal Reserve's monetary policy creating a lot of liquidity, how will markets perform for the rest of 2020 and beyond?... Financial Planning Tips for Retiring in the Next 10 Years September, 2020 The stock market continues to perform with relative resilience, despite the current economic decline. But to be clear, without 100 percent participation in the economy in terms of small business job... What's New in Technology How to Make the Most of Digital Marketing September, 2020 Digital marketing is not a new phenomenon. However, new realities imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of digital marketing for businesses. Basically, digital marketing revolves around... Tip of the Month Five Ways to Manage Back-to-School Stress September, 2020 If you’re anxious about sending your children back to school, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent poll from ABC News/Ipsos showed that 45 percent of parents don’t want their kids in... Congress at Work Laws to Enhance Benefits for Service Members, First Responders, Veterans and to Restore National Parks and Public Lands September, 2020 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend lease protections for servicemembers under stop movement orders in response to a local, national, or global emergency, and for other purposes (S 3637) This...

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Our July Newsletter is now available. Please visit WWW.GibsonMayer.com NEWSLETTER Tax and Financial News HEROES ACT Can Combat Economic Downtown ... July, 2020 The HEROES Act, otherwise known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, can greatly improve the benefits for the earned income tax credit (EITC) for eligible workers who don't have... General Business News Hiring in the Age of Coronavirus July, 2020 The U.S. job market gained 2.5 million jobs during the month of May, dropping the unemployment rate to 13.3 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. There's likely been a lot of rehiring, with... Stock Market News How Likely Would a Second Coronavirus Wave Negatively Impact the Stock Market? July, 2020 As Johns Hopkins University of Medicine's Coronavirus Resource Center revealed a recent increase of coronavirus cases in the Southern and Southwestern United States, the VIX ticked... Financial Planning How To Use Qualified Charitable Distributions For Charitable Giving July, 2020 Each year, millions of Americans make donations to charitable organizations and receive something in return a tax break. However, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act curbed this tax advantage because it reduced the... What's New in Technology Fileless Malware Poses New Threat to Computer Users July, 2020 With increased cyber threats, there is great awareness of malware that comes attached in files. Individuals and businesses invest in security solutions to protect against malware. In fact... Tip of the Month Best Part-Time Jobs During Corona July, 2020 Even though unemployment is still relatively high, there are still some great part-time jobs you can do that will help cover basic expenses. Here’s a list of the industries that are hiring right now... Congress at Work Helping Small Business Owners, Seniors and U.S. Hostages, and Limiting Intrusive Domestic Surveillance July, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (HR 7010) Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) introduced this legislation on May 26. This Act modifies provisions related to small business loans issued under the...

Dear Client: We hope that you are keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe from COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the Coronavirus). Along with those paramount health concerns, you may be wondering about some of the recent tax changes meant to help everyone coping with the Coronavirus fallout. Here is an update on the tax-related provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, ...Continue reading

Listed below are links to the articles in our March 2020 Newsletter. Please remember you can access Share File through our website. (http://www.gibsonmayer.com/) This is secure and convenient way to send us your tax documents. You can also receive and return your e-file signature forms this way. If you need assistance, please contact our office. NEWSLETTER... Tax and Financial News Taxes and Tariffs: The U.S. Response to France's Digital Tax Back in July of 2019, France passed what was dubbed a digital tax targeting the largest tech companies. Impacting approximately 30 big companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple,... General Business News 4 Common Liquidity Ratios in Accounting One way a business can manage its books and viability in the near and long terms is to see how liquid its assets are. Businesses that have better cash positions are naturally geared toward sustaining... Stock Market News Coronavirus: Black Swan or Buying Opportunity? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the spread of the coronavirus will impact the world's economy. Whether it's a Reuter's poll from economic experts projecting growth in China... Financial Planning SECURE Act Seeks to Help Americans Save More for the Golden Years At the end of 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act as part of a year-end appropriations package. This bill is designed to address specific issues... What's New in Technology 6506148 B2 Patent: Nervous System Manipulation - Is it Real or Just Paranoia? Imagine someone manipulating how you feel. Of course, no one wants that. But how about being manipulated unknowingly? This is exactly what is happening to your nervous system every time you switch... Tip of the Month 7 Ways to Avoid Investment Fraud These days, you can’t be too careful when it comes to investments. And if you’re older, you’re a prime target for fraudsters. That said, anyone of any age is vulnerable. Here are a few key... Congress at Work Congress at Work Supporting Veteran Careers, Protecting the Food Supply, and Reducing Wasted Government Spending Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act (S 153) This bill encourages veterans to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields in a variety of ways,... Remember to visit WWW.Gibsonmayer.com