April 1

Employee Retention Tax Credit for Small Business Employers

On March 31, 2020, the Treasury Department and the IRS launched the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50 percent of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19. To qualify for the.

March 31

Kentucky Update on Electronic and Remote Notaries

Given the recent pandemic and social distancing guidelines, Kentucky’s Secretary of State website has updated to provide further guidance on remote and electronic online notarizations. Electronic notaries are certified to sign electronically with the individual in the room with them. Online Notary Publics may actually sign remotely while audio or video conferencing with the individual.

March 31

COVID-19 Guidance for Real Estate Agents, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, and Auctioneers

On March 26, 2020, the Kentucky Real Estate Authority (KREA) provided guidance on real estate transactions since Governor Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-257 (3/25/2020), requiring the closure of all businesses that are not “life sustaining” to in-person traffic. Real estate has been designated a “life sustaining” business. However, this is not business as usual. All.

September 15

PRE AND POST DIVORCE REAL ESTATE CONSIDERATIONS

If you anticipate a divorce the first thing you should do is consult with an attorney experienced in the county where you will be filing for divorce. They will be able to advise you as to any local rules or the local Judges’ tendencies, which outside attorneys may not be familiar with. What you will.