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25
Sep

New York State Sick Leave Program Begins September 30

September 25, 2020

By: Lillian Crast

Earlier this year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill enacting a new Paid Sick Leave Program effective January 1, 2021. However, employers must begin accruing sick leave on September 30, 2020. Accounting Associate Lillian Crast outlines what this may mean for New York State businesses going forward.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: farm business, payroll management, payroll
22
Sep

USDA Announces New Round of CFAP Payments

September 22, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On September 17, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, known as “CFAP 2,” following the first round of coronavirus assistance which opened in May 2020. Chris Laughton outlines eligibility for assistance under CFAP 2.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: usda, economy, legislation
15
Sep

USDA Regulatory Changes on 'Actively Engaged in Farming' Definition

September 15, 2020

By: Dario Arezzo

In the second of a two-part series, Farm Credit East tax specialist Dario Arezzo explains Farm Service Agency eligibility changes, specifically recent changes to USDA regulatory changes on the “Actively Engaged in Farming” definition.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: farm business, legislation, taxes, usda
10
Sep

Payroll Deferral Update: the risks and benefits of employers’ options

September 10, 2020

By: Andrew Desiderio

On August 8, President Trump issued an executive order allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of certain employee portions of Social Security taxes. Read more for a big picture overview of employer considerations.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: business management, employee management, payroll management, payroll, real-time accounting data, record keeping