Income Tax
Biden Signs Stimulus Bill into Law
In this version, the maximum payment is $1,400 per qualified individual or $2,800 for a couple. Previous payment amounts were for $1,200 and $600 per qualified individual respectively. In addition, payments are now available for all dependents, ...
New Coronavirus Stimulus Signed into Law, Includes Tax Breaks for Individuals
President Biden has signed into law the new economic relief package passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides a wide array of tax-related benefits for individuals. Following is a brief ...
$1.9 Trillion Covid Stimulus Passes Senate
President Joe Biden’s signature $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill passed the Senate 50-49 on Saturday following a more than 25-hour marathon of amendment votes completed after Democrats settled an intra-party dispute over unemployment aid.
IRS Asked to Postpone Tax Filing and Payment Deadline until June 15, 2021
In a letter to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) called for the extension of the filing and payment deadline for the 2020 tax year until June 15, 2021.
AICPA Submits Recommendations on Employee Retention Credit
Following the submission of AICPA’s recommendations, the IRS released guidance on the ERC. However, the guidance failed to clarify whether wages paid to S corporation owners and their actively employed spouses qualify for the ERC if all other ...
Stay 3 Steps Ahead: Actionable Tips to Help You Prepare for a Turbulent Tax Season
As you gear up for tax season, it’s also a good idea to assess your strengths and weaknesses organizationally. This year, perhaps to a greater degree than ever, I predict the demand for strong, experienced finance leaders who can navigate the C-suite...
IRS Offers Guidance for Employee Retention Credit and PPP Eligibility Rules
For 2020, the employee retention credit can be claimed by employers who paid qualified wages after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021, and who experienced a full or partial suspension of their operations or a significant decline in gross receipts.
AICPA Says PPP Needs to Be Extended
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has called upon Congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP) March 31 loan application deadline. AICPA believes that Congress can still support small businesses and non-profits by ...