There is no legitimate reason why U.S. Representatives and Senators are not in Washington DC right now. NOT ONE. It’s time to re-open Congress.
If Americans on the front lines of this pandemic can show up for work, then by God, Congress ought to be doing the same.
Around the clock, I’m doing all I can to help constituents here in South Carolina during this crisis. That work will not… Read more »
UPDATE on the new Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). This is long-winded, but if you’re a small business owner, independent contractor, sole proprietor or self-employed, this post has some important information for you.
Over the last couple of weeks, the SBA and many lenders have been working hard to implement this program, and small businesses across the nation have been scrambling to… Read more »
Many have asked about how their stimulus payments will be received. For most people, no action is needed on your part.
The IRS will calculate and process your payment based on the information provided in your 2019 or 2018 tax return. If you received a refund via direct deposit from your 2019 or 2018 federal tax return, the IRS will attempt to electronically deposit your stimulus payment… Read more »
In 2003, when the contagious 'SARS' pandemic spread from China, the World Health Organization (WHO) had the courage and the moral authority to criticize that regime's cover-up. Since then, something has happened to transform this organization from global health guardian... to the leading mouthpiece for Beijing.
We need to know what that something is. Here's an excerpt from the letter I… Read more »
Three quick housekeeping items related to the South Carolina DMV and COVID-19...
If you have a driver's license, ID card, placard for disabled parking, or vehicle registration that has or will expire between March 1st and June 30th of this year, the SC DMV is treating all of those as valid through July 1st. The DMV has made law enforcement agencies in South Carolina aware of this… Read more »
Before the ink had even dried on the recent coronavirus stimulus legislation, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., which received $25 million in emergency funding as part of that bill, turned around and announced layoffs.
Obviously we can (and should) debate whether your tax dollars should be used to fund the Kennedy Center when we're $23 trillion... no, wait... now $24+ trillion in… Read more »
We had over 500 telephone lines maxed out this morning with small business owners. Plus simulcasts on Facebook live, WRHI FM 100.7, and Comporium channels 103 and 1103.
With that kind of participation, I realize time did not permit everyone's questions. We are working through voice mails and emails as rapidly as possible. If you're a small business owner with a problem or unanswered… Read more »
Friends, I continue to hear reports of scammers trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes bogus charities, claims of vaccinations or home testing kits for sale, and people claiming to be from the IRS calling to ask for personal information to process your stimulus payment.
*** It appears as though many of these scams are directly targeting our older… Read more »
UPDATE for small business owners, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and the self-employed:
We've all been eagerly awaiting the Interim Final Rules from the SBA on the new Paycheck Protection Program. (See this page for an overview of this program.)
*** Just a little while ago, the SBA released that document, which can be found through the link below.
The window to apply for… Read more »
Some good news for those on Social Security regarding the $1,200 direct payment that most Americans will soon receive from last week's COVID-19 stimulus package.
I've heard from many seniors on Social Security who were concerned because the IRS will be using 2019 tax returns to determine eligibility and process these payments. (Or 2018 returns for those who haven't yet filed 2019.) The… Read more »
