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Finally! Motorcoach operators begin receiving notice of CERTS grant funding

Finally! Motorcoach operators begin receiving notice of CERTS grant funding

August 12, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The timing couldn’t have been much better. As Thursday’s United Motorcoach Association Town Hall began, more than a dozen operators were reporting they had just…

What you need to know after your CERTS grant is approved

What you need to know after your CERTS grant is approved

August 11, 2021 | by Tracy Fickett |

Many of you may have already received notice that your company’s CERTS grant application has been approved. Some of your applications may still be in…

New PPP formula for the self-employed

New PPP formula for the self-employed

March 24, 2021 | by Tracy Fickett |

There is a new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) formula for business operations that report their taxes on a Schedule C with their personal tax returns.

…

Why PPP recipients should rethink Employee Retention Credit

Why PPP recipients should rethink Employee Retention Credit

February 9, 2021 | by Tracy Fickett |

The Employee Retention Credit — ERC tax credit — was not available to you in 2020 if you took Paycheck Protection Program…

Used bus sales stall due to lack of reliable pricing, industry slow down

Used bus sales stall due to lack of reliable pricing, industry slow down

November 3, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

Used bus sales have stalled as the motorcoach industry remains mired in a pandemic-induced slowdown, with some operators who are trying to sell their buses…

PPP forgiveness? What you need to know to apply

PPP forgiveness? What you need to know to apply

October 22, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

PPP forgiveness is a hot topic for small businesses these days. While the Small Business Administration started accepting PPP forgiveness applications in August, it just…

PPP loan forgiveness — what you need to know

PPP loan forgiveness — what you need to know

August 6, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Tracy Fickett has successfully paired her love of accounting with her passion for the motorcoach industry. 

Her mom, Elaine Fickett, and sister, Jody Merritt, operate…

Industry allies mobilize to rally support for the CERTS Act

Industry allies mobilize to rally support for the CERTS Act

August 5, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Trisha Fridrich has written more than 250 letters to U.S. senators and representatives, urging their support of the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS)…

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