On April 2, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced that fully vaccinated Americans can freely travel in the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test, or self-quarantinin...
President Biden unveils “American Jobs Plan”
On March 31, 2021 President Joe Biden released details on an infrastructure spending plan titled the “American Jobs Plan.” Among the administration’s goals, it aims to revamp 20,000 miles of roa...
Federal Moratorium on Evictions Extended
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has extended its federal moratorium on evictions through June 30, 2021. The moratorium on evictions prohibits residential landlords nationwide from evicting certai...
Minnesota Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility
MINNESOTA: On March 26th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that any Minnesota resident 16 years and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine shot starting Tuesday, March 30th. Up to now, the...
U.S. Department of Labor Creates Site for Unemployment Fraud
On Monday, March 22, the U.S. Department of Labor launched a new website to assist victims of unemployment fraud in filing reports. Victims may have only recently become aware of stolen unemployment b...
Covid Relief Bill: $7,000 for Funeral Reimbursements
As part of the December COVID-19 relief bill, $2 billion was set aside for people who have had to pay for a funeral and burial of a loved one. Eligible individuals and families shall receive up to $7,...
IRS delays federal tax filing deadline until May 17
On March 17th, the IRS confirmed the deadline to file taxes will be postponed from April 15th to May 17th, 2021. The postponement is due to COVID-19 and the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan ...
Business Compliance Reminders for Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced plans to increase audits of small businesses and their investors by 50% in 2021. Recently, the IRS also issued two warnings to businesses and their own...
President Biden Directs States to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by May 1, 2021
President Biden set a goal of July 4 to “get closer to normal” in reopening the country. To achieve this goal, Biden will direct all states to make all American adults eligible for the COV...
Governor Walz Issues Executive Order 21-11 Adjusting Limitations on Certain Activities and Taking Steps Forward
Governor Tim Walz, via Executive Order 21-11 issued March 12, 2021, lessened restrictions on social gatherings, restaurants/bars, and gyms in Minnesota. Specifically, Governor Walz’s order does th...