Positive Planning Strategies in a Post-COVID-19 World

As we face challenges on the health, economic and market fronts, we would be remiss not to explore the positive ways your client’s wealth plan can benefit from low interest rates and depressed asset values. Here are several planning strategies that are particularly attractive in this kind of climate. Gift Depreciated Assets Now may be

PPP Forgiveness for the Self-Employed (Independent Contractors and Sole Props)

The Paycheck Protection Program loan can be completely forgiven if you spend it on the right things, and if you prove those expenses. However, PPP forgiveness works differently for sole proprietors and independent contractors, the biggest difference being the concept of “owner compensation replacement” which greatly simplifies the loan forgiveness …

Our Response to COVID-19

To our Valued Clients,  As the battle with COVID-19 continues, life feels very different due to major changes in our daily lives. As we continue to adapt, the stock markets have had to adapt to new economic realities as well. However, this period of uncertainty is a good opportunity to revisit investment plans and objectives.

Paycheck Protection Program Update

To Paycheck Protection Program (” PPP “) Applicants and Borrowers: We know this is a difficult time and we understand it can be frustrating. We are doing our best to keep you informed as the U.S. Small Business Administration (” SBA “) process continues to evolve. As either an applicant or a borrower we would

PPP Loan Forgiveness Workbook

​ Over 2,000 companies have downloaded the PPP Loan Forgiveness Workbook. We are happy to provide you with this robust planning tool for loan forgiveness. It was made available to us by the BEI team and long-time BEI Advisor,  David V Jean, CPA, CCIFP, CExP, Principal for Albin, Randall & Bennett, CPAs. Please note, this is