Tax

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Michael Cohn
January 20, 2021 3:16 PM

The Internal Revenue Service released information on how employees now have until the end of the year to repay any payroll taxes they deferred from last year.

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Michael Cohn
January 19, 2021 3:28 PM

CPA firms will be in a great position to help their small business clients with the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program, according to Barry Melancon.

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By Laura Davison
January 15, 2021 10:20 AM

President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan is designed to both pump money into the economy and contain the coronavirus pandemic.

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By Erik Wasson
January 15, 2021 9:55 AM

President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief proposal serves as the opening salvo in a legislative battle that could be prolonged by the go-big price tag and the inclusion of initiatives opposed by many Republicans.

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Michael Cohn
January 14, 2021 5:17 PM

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division issued a warning Thursday about a new wave of COVID-19 scams tied to the latest round of stimulus payments, especially targeting taxpayers in the District of Columbia.

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Taxes and credits
Michael Cohn
January 14, 2021 4:50 PM

Last month's COVID-19 relief bill has accountants recommending some deductions to clients, and wondering about the applicability of others.

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 Individual Income Tax forms for the 2016 tax year are arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. This week marks the last leg of Republicans' push to revamp the U.S. tax code, with both the House and Senate planning to vote by Wednesday on final legislation before sending it to President Donald Trump. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
By Laura Davison and Allyson Versprille
January 13, 2021 1:54 PM

Tax-refund delays and stimulus-payment hiccups could spill into the upcoming tax season as the Internal Revenue Service continues to face challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and as Congress considers yet another round of direct payments.

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Shaun Hunley
January 13, 2021 10:46 AM

With the filing season upon us, a raft of brand new challenges await ahead of the April 15 deadline.

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By Erik Wasson
January 13, 2021 9:57 AM

President-elect Joe Biden will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of COVID-19 relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Michael Cohn
January 11, 2021 4:57 PM

Tax advisory firms took a projected $3 billion hit on their revenues around the world last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.

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