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These recommendations are provided to help small businesses adjust to remote working circumstances. Please note, this advice should be taken into consideration with the restrictions and health warnings of the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and federal, state, and local governments.
By Megan Killian, vice president – member relations
These recommendations are provided to help small businesses adjust to remote working circumstances. Please note, this advice should be taken into consideration with the restrictions and health warnings of the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and federal, state, and local governments.
As of March 20, Governor Wolf has ordered all non-life sustaining businesses to close their physical locations. Since that time the governor’s office has deemed “accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services” to be life-sustaining businesses that may still operate. This means that firms may continue to operate at their physical locations, however per the guidelines of the CDC social distancing should still be a priority.
Many small businesses are struggling with how to protect their staff and clients while maintaining business continuity. Even with the filing deadlines extended the business disruption for firms and most other businesses is unavoidable. Here are some basic guidelines and tips to help you navigate these unprecedented circumstances.
Please be sure to take care of yourself, too. Eat regular meals, get rest, and take breaks throughout the day as needed to clear your head and help mitigate stress. All these efforts may seem impossible right now, but it’s worth the reminder that these steps are important so that you remain healthy.
PICPA continues to advocate for all our members. Even if you can continue operations remotely this disruption will inhibit the ability for many companies to meet client and business obligations and deadlines. We have been working with government and regulatory agencies to get clarification on filing and payment deadlines at the local, state, and national levels. These efforts and other information are being shared on PICPA's COVID-19 resource page.
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