Marcus & Boxerman Franchise Law Blog
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- Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
- Be Sure to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Franchise
- Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
- Enhancing Corporate Transparency: Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1st
- FTC Requests Public Comment for Potential Updates to Franchise Rule
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Category Archives: Tax
Employee Retention Tax Credit May Provide Significant Pandemic-Related Tax Credits
PPP Loans are not the only relief the federal government is offering to businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. Under the CARES Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, employers may qualify for Employee Retention Credits (“ERC”) of … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Franchise, Franchisee, Tax, Uncategorized
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Chicago’s Sweetened Beverage Tax Repealed Effective December 1, 2017
In a nearly unanimous vote by the Cook County Board on October 11th, the Cook County sweetened beverage tax has been repealed. Passed in early August 2017, the controversial tax was only in effect for two months before lawmakers decided … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurant, Tax
Tagged beverage tax, cook county, cook county board, sweetened beverage tax, tax repeal
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Restaurant Owners: Are You Taking Advantage of All Tax Credits and Deductions?
Restaurant owners can take advantage of many special deductions and credits providing substantial tax savings. Here are several to explore: Tax Credits for Hiring in Empowerment Zones. Tax credits are available for hiring employees who live and work in an … Continue reading
Posted in Franchisee, Franchisor, Leases, Real Estate, Restaurant, Tax
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