You may have thought J Ritchie CPA had fallen off the face of the earth since our last post was in June. No. We are still here, working hard.
As you know the COVID-19 crisis caused an extension to the 2019 tax filing and payment due date until July 15 this year. that meant a nearly 6 month long tax season, not 2 1/2 months. So, where have we been you ask? Tahitii? Hawaii? Again, no. We’ve been here, diligently working with those who needed to extend their returns until October 15, or strategizing with clients on the next growth steps for their businesses in the face of an uncertain future or helping small business owners navigate all the government stimulus plans. Now? Helping those same small businesses apply for the forgiveness of those same plans. All in all it has been a challenging year for everyone.
Though some believe our rights have been all but trampled this year, lets take a step back. Think: because of where you you live, even having the right and capability to protest something as simple as a mandate to wear a mask is provided to you because of who we are - Americans. Do you think in other countries, there has been such a backlash to such safety protocols? That the same freedom to openly push back against the parties in power is even acceptable? In many countries, the answer is no. So be thankful, for the fruitfulness of your life, your family, your job or search for one. We have so much due mainly to those who came before us and paved the way, like the 1882 Central Labor Union’s push for a celebration of America’s workers, efforts and contributions, which later became known as Labor Day.
As Labor Day approaches, We hope you will consider the foundations of the day and celebrate the true freedoms we have in America. Labor day, constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.
We wish you a wonderful holiday weekend.
God bless America,
Jonna Ritchie