{"id":54935,"date":"2021-01-13T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=54935"},"modified":"2023-02-28T14:03:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T20:03:33","slug":"second-stimulus-small-business-relief","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/small-business\/second-stimulus-small-business-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"Block Advisors small business certified tax pros help small business owners navigate the current stimulus bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Specially trained tax pros can help explain relief options and tax implications<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. \u2014 The stimulus package signed into law in late December includes more relief for struggling small business owners, including a second round of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans starting this week. However, everyday Americans who operate small businesses or are self-employed may be left unsure of how to maximize their options. Block Advisors small business certified tax pros are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-hrb-default-black-color has-text-color\">\u201cWe&nbsp;keenly understand&nbsp;that small business owners&nbsp;started their business to do their craft, not to become an expert at taxes, bookkeeping and payroll, and&nbsp;certainly&nbsp;not to unravel unintended and&nbsp;highly&nbsp;complex tax&nbsp;implications&nbsp;from&nbsp;relief&nbsp;bills,\u201d said&nbsp;Karen Orosco,&nbsp;senior vice president, U.S. Retail. \u201cOur Block Advisors&nbsp;small business certified tax pros can help small business owners understand the various relief options and their tax implications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to consulting with a Block Advisor tax pro, small business owners can also find helpful information on the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/coronavirus-small-business-taxes\/\">small business coronavirus resource hub<\/a>, which includes information about the new relief bill, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other SBA relief measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee Retention Tax Credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relief priorities for underserved communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other tax implications for 2020 filing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-hrb-default-black-color has-text-color\">Small business owners wanting a personalized overview of the new bill and what relief options might make sense for them can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-tax-advisor\/\">make an appointment<\/a> to meet with a specially trained Block Advisors tax pro via video call, by phone, or within an office. Block Advisors&nbsp;small business certified tax pros can be found in more than 7,500 Block Advisors and H&amp;R Block locations nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cH&amp;R Block has helped millions of small business owners and self-employed individuals with their small business taxes. And now, our Block Advisors&nbsp;small business certified tax pros, who average 12 years of experience, are ready to also serve clients\u2019 year-round bookkeeping and payroll needs, with 100% accuracy guaranteed.\u201d said Orosco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About H&amp;R Block<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H&amp;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/\"><strong>tax preparation<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/financial-services\/\"><strong>financial products<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-offices\/business-services\/\"><strong>small business solutions<\/strong><\/a>. The company blends digital innovation with the human expertise and care of its associates and franchisees as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time, and better manage and access their money year-round. Through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\"><strong>Block Advisors<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waveapps.com\"><strong>Wave<\/strong><\/a>, the company helps small business owners thrive with disruptive products like Wave Money, a small business banking and bookkeeping solution, and the only business bank account to manage bookkeeping automatically. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/\"><strong>H&amp;R Block News<\/strong><\/a> or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrblocknews?lang=en\"><strong>@HRBlockNews<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>on Twitter. Our small business tax professional certification is awarded by Block Advisors, a part of H&amp;R Block, based upon successful completion of proprietary training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specially trained tax pros can help explain relief options and tax implications KANSAS CITY, Mo. \u2014 The stimulus package signed into law in late December includes more relief for struggling small business owners, including a second round of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans starting this week. 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