During this difficult time, DGC will provide you with coronavirus updates and resources here.
COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is impacting individuals and businesses across the globe. Our primary concern is for the health and well-being of our clients, employees and all others who we work with.
During this difficult time, DGC will provide you with updates and resources that can help you and your business deal with any interruptions related to the coronavirus. As always, please contact a member of your DGC client service team if you have any questions.
Individual MA Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020
Stephen Minson, CPA, MST on March 26
Governor Baker’s office announced an agreement with the Massachusetts legislature to extend the 2019 state individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15, 2020 until July 15, 2020. READ MORE
WEBINAR RECORDING - COVID-19 – Business Interruption: Mitigating Risk, Managing Liquidity, and Unlocking Economic Relief
Elisabeth da Silva, CPA, CFF & Jackie Reinhard, CPA on March 27
Our experts discussed best practices and actionable steps you can take to appropriately position your business during times of business interruption—such as analyzing, forecasting and performing stress tests. There are many things that are still within your control, and we shared these with you. WATCH THE RECORDING
CARES Act Will Provide Relief to Individuals, Businesses, State and Local Governments, and the Healthcare System
Stephen Minson, CPA, MST on March 26
The CARES Act includes a “Marshall Plan” for the health care system to help provide needed treatment during the pandemic and financial assistance to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as to private nonprofits providing critical and essential services. READ MORE
DOL Releases Mandatory Coronavirus Poster and Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQs
Dawn Hagman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP on March 26
In order to satisfy the DOL requirements of the mandatory poster, employers must email (or direct mail) this notice to their employees or post this notice on an employee information internal or external website. The poster covers issues such as paid leave entitlements, eligible employees, qualifying reasons to leave related to COVID019, and DOL enforcement measures. FFCRA-covered employers must also post the FFCRA FAQ notice in a conspicuous place on their premises. READ MORE
IRS Releases Guidance for Federal Tax Deadline Extension
Stephen Minson, CPA, MST on March 25
The FAQs clarify filing applications for extensions after July 15, the due date for contributions to IRAs and HSAs, as well as other issues. READ MORE
Coronavirus: Business Interruption Insurance Coverage and Preserving Your Claim
Elisabeth da Silva, CPA, CFF & Jackie Reinhard, CPA on March 24
Business interruption due to the current events surrounding coronavirus is impacting businesses today. Business owners should review their insurance policies and consult with counsel. It is important that business owners prepare for coronavirus-related events, preserve their right to recovery and quantify their losses under the terms of a business interruption insurance policy. READ MORE
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – An Overview
Stephen Minson, CPA, MST and Dawn Hagman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP on March 23
President Trump has signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Among other things, the new law temporarily requires certain employers to provide expanded paid sick and family leave for employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Employers’ increased costs will be offset by new tax credits, which also may be available to self-employed individuals. READ MORE
DGC Working Remotely, Offices Closed
Laurie Austin, CPA, MST on March 23
We want you to know that while our office buildings are closed, we are continuing to work remotely. We have the technological infrastructure in place to keep our teams engaged and move work forward. READ MORE
UPDATE: IRS Delays Federal Tax Filing Deadline to July 15th
Stephen Minson, CPA, MST on March 20
On March 20, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced that the IRS will push back the Federal tax filing deadline to July 15 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE
Termination Checklist for Massachusetts Employers
Dawn Hagman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP on March 20
Many have asked us about options for reducing salary and how unemployment works during this difficult time. We have prepared a document for Massachusetts employers that explains the difference between a furlough, layoff and reduction in force (RIF) along with a checklist that can be used during one of these events. READ MORE
There’s No Place Like Home – Tips for Working Remotely
Michelle Downing, CPA, MST & Dawn Hagman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP on March 18
The coronavirus outbreak has caused many Americans to start working from home, including some who may have never worked from home before. Adapting to change is not always easy. Here are some tips to help you make the transition from working in the office to working remotely. READ MORE
Coronavirus Concerns - Recommendations for Businesses
Chad J. DaGraca, CPA, MST on March 18
Many clients have asked us how they should respond to the impact the coronavirus has had on theirbusiness. We have created a checklist with steps you can take to ensure you are well-positioned. READ MORE
Coronavirus Relief Update
Stephen Minson, CPA, MST on March 17
The federal government has taken or is weighing significant steps to help the country deal with the spread and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on individuals and businesses. READ MORE
Cybersecurity and the Coronavirus – Questions to Consider
Nick DeLena, CISSP, CISA, CRISC on March 17
Even though the technical capabilities for telecommuting have existed for several decades, many organizations, for logistical or cultural reasons, have not widely embraced flexible work environments - and now they are being forced to do so quickly. This sudden shift presents enormous operational and security challenges. Here are some questions that are important to consider. READ MORE
DGC Employees Now Working Remotely
Laurie Austin, CPA, MST on March 16
Beginning March 16th, our employees will work remotely. We will continue to reevaluate what is in the best interest of our employees, clients and others. READ MORE
Potential Impact on Tax Deadline from Coronavirus
Laurie Austin, CPA, MST on March 12
Here are some steps we are taking to deliver timely, quality services to you. Once again, we value our relationship with you and are here to help you navigate these uncertain times. READ MORE
Coronavirus – Mitigating Risk for Your Business
Elisabeth da Silva, CPA, CFF & Jackie Reinhard, CPA on March 6
We have identified five areas for you to think about as you consider the broader implications of the coronavirus on your business:
We have extensive experience helping clients navigate disruption to their business and understand that this is a challenging time. READ MORE
