CARES Act

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By Laura Davison and David Hood
January 7, 2021 9:53 AM

The Internal Revenue Service will allow businesses that got their Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven to write off expenses paid for with that money, shifting policy after Congress passed new legislation last month.

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AT-070920-PPP loan Breakdown as of June 27 CHART
Justin Hatch
December 31, 2020 11:27 AM

As the time comes for businesses to apply for PPP loan forgiveness, CPAs can provide vital assistance to ensure success for their clients.

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Michael Cohn
December 29, 2020 3:34 PM

With only a few days to go before the end of a difficult year, some accountants and tax professionals are still hoping to finish up some perplexing issues for their clients before New Year’s Day.

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Michael Cohn
December 21, 2020 8:02 PM

The latest round of coronavirus stimulus legislation includes some major tax provisions and changes for accountants to watch out for in the New Year.

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By Bob Ivry
December 18, 2020 11:10 AM

Lawmakers are seeking to address some of the PPP’s more obvious failings in the latest coronavirus bill.

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Michael Cohn
December 4, 2020 3:38 PM

The American Institute of CPAs has joined with over 560 business and trade organizations in urging Congress to pass legislation.

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Tabassum Ali
November 25, 2020 11:44 AM

Economic experts believe the current surge is not enough to stop continued losses incurred by various segments of economy.

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AICPA building in Durham, N.C.
Michael Cohn
November 23, 2020 5:14 PM

With a CARES Act fix stalled along with stimulus legislation, the institute is urging CPAs to put pressure on their representatives.

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IRS
By Laura Davison and David Hood
November 20, 2020 10:04 AM

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee said the Treasury Department “missed the mark” in new guidance that limits tax breaks for businesses that get their Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven.

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Michael Cohn
November 19, 2020 4:45 PM

The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers Thursday that they only have until Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time to register for an Economic Impact Payment of $1,200 or more.

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