Resources tagged with 'Christopher W. Genheimer'

In 2017, North Carolina enacted the new Assumed Business Name Act (the “Act”). Our prior article about the Act can be found here. While the Act largely went into effect with little fanfare, this year has significant consequences to businesses operating under an assumed name. As a result of the Act, any business that is currently operating under an assumed name must re-file a new Certificate of Assumed Business Name on or before December 1, 2022. After this date, all existing (i.e. those f ...
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Today Carruthers & Roth, P.A. announced that attorney Christopher W. Genheimer has been named a new director of the firm effective January 1, 2021. Chris is a member of the Carruthers & Roth business, tax and estate planning practice where he focuses on helping clients form, operate, buy, sell and transition family owned or closely held businesses. In addition, he delivers advice to clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, business ...
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) has just released new guidance on how it will review the good faith certification that all Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers must make when they submit their applications for PPP loans.  Under the PPP, all borrowers must certify in good faith that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant.”  The SBA previously threatened audits and potential civil and criminal penalt ...
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This client alert contains guidance that has recently been updated.  Click here to read the most recent guidance.  The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched on April 3, 2020, and the initial round of funding was exhausted on April 16, with more than 1.6 million small businesses receiving approval for loans totaling over $342 billion.  According to the SBA, the average loan size is $206,000.  Although the vast majority of loans were under $1 ...
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Businesses of all sizes are being impacted by the coronavirus and more are feeling the impact every day as the ripple effects move throughout the global economy. Businesses need to evaluate their particular situation and create a continuity plan to continue operating in these rapidly changing times. Below is an outline of key areas to focus on and address to ensure your business can successfully ride out the storm. Access to Capital: This is a critical area for many businesses to ensure emplo ...
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The IRS has recently started sending letters to businesses asserting tax penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "Obamacare". These letters advise that the business owes an Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP) penalty as a result of failing to comply with certain provisions of the ACA. Under the ACA, all employers with 50 or more full-time employees are required to offer health insurance coverage that is affordable and provides minimal essential coverage to at le ...
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Is Your Estate Plan Prepared to Exit Your Business? (PDF)