If quoting a repair feels harder than it used to, you’re not imagining that either. In 2026, a 25% tariff applies to many imported auto parts under Section 232, and that’s on top of the supplier price increases shops have already been absorbing for the last few years. Parts costs that were stable for years […]
Fraud isn’t just something that happens in big corporations. It can (and does) happen in small businesses, too. And for many auto repair shop owners, fraud doesn’t always look like stolen cash or fake invoices. It can be as simple as an employee padding their hours, a vendor overcharging for parts, or a customer disputing […]
Whew! We’re moving on from the PPP loan blog series to dispensing knowledge about the Employee Retention Credit. Hello IRS! With all of the changes and tax time approaching ~2 months away, I hope you’re ready to go. If you haven’t already filed, here is some information that’s about two weeks old, so grab a […]
We ended Part 3 of this blog series with “Second Draw PPP Loan Application and Documentation Requirements”. As this second draw is being distributed, the rules are changing. I encourage you to check out the SBA’s website www.sba.gov or go to your local SBA office for additional information. You may also contact me if you […]
Hi, Natalie here. We ended Part 1 of this blog with the SBA’s definition of gross receipts which is consistent with SBA’s size regulation 13C.F.R. 121.104. This is another great reason to check out the SBA’s website www.sba.gov or go to your local SBA office for additional information. Beginning Part 2, we start with expanding […]