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Hiring First Employee in Cape Cod

What Cape Cod Employers Need To Know Before Hiring Their First Employee

Hiring your first employee is one of those moments that quietly signals a shift in your business. It often happens

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Thank you to our clients and friends

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire We deeply

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Minimum Wage Increase

An Act Relative to Minimum Wage, Paid Family Medical Leave, and the Sales Tax Holiday was signed into law on

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Update

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update There is no immediate deadline to apply for loan forgiveness. Forgiveness applications can be filed up

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Senior Tax Staff Accountant – 3-5 Years Experience Required

Job Description Are you looking for a growth opportunity with a rapidly expanding accounting firm.  At Steven M. Ellard, CPA,

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Payroll Tax Deferral

President Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral Executive Order  The IRS issued Notice 2020-65 to clarify the Executive Order to allow employers

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PPP Automatic Loan Forgiveness under $150,000

Banks are now accepting applications for PPP automatic loan forgiveness under $150,000. However, many banks are suggesting that borrower’s with

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A healthy twist on holiday dessert favorites

The holidays are all about spreading cheer…not calories and cavities. So, why not try a few dessert recipes that put

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Hosting an employee holiday party that is festive, frugal and free of stress

Hosting a holiday party for your staff is one of the best ways to show them you care—while also creating

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Thinking about retiring? Here’s an easy 5-step calculation to see where you stand.

If you have retirement on your mind, and you’re Thinking about retiring, the big question is this: Are you in

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