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

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.

February 21

Attention Rental Property Owners in Louisville, Kentucky

Effective March 1, 2017, Louisville Ordinance §119 requires all rental property owners to register their rental properties with the City of Louisville. Registration is free and can be done online at https://dp.louisvillemsd.org/dpcdr8/Views/AgencyLogin.aspx. The City of Louisville has posted a helpful and informative guide to the registration process located at https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/codes_regulations/prep_online_rental_registry.pdf. Failure to register your rental.