Tax

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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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Michael Cohn
January 6, 2021 1:35 PM

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department released guidance on claiming deductions for expenses associated with Paycheck Protection Program loans that have been forgiven.

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Michael Cohn
January 6, 2021 12:20 PM

The Internal Revenue Service is once again depositing the latest round of Economic Impact Payments in the wrong bank accounts in a replay of problems experienced last year by many taxpayers.

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By Leslie Kaufman
January 4, 2021 9:59 AM

The relief bill includes an extension of the 45Q tax credit, which gives companies a tax break for capturing carbon..

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Traci Rutter and Elizabeth Urish
December 31, 2020 10:35 AM

Given the size and number of tax changes proposed by the Biden administration, it’s no wonder advisors face challenges in helping clients prepare for the year ahead.

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By Erik Wasson
December 30, 2020 4:35 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday closed off chances that the Senate would pass anytime soon a House bill that would give most Americans $2,000 stimulus payments.

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Michael Cohn
December 29, 2020 7:06 PM

The initial direct deposits of the second round of economic impact payments are already going out to taxpayers.

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By Erik Wasson and Laura Davison
December 29, 2020 4:34 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to force quick action increasing direct stimulus payments to $2,000 as President Donald Trump warned that failing to act now amounted to a “death wish” by Republicans.

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By Erik Wasson
December 29, 2020 7:55 AM

Republicans will likely block Democrats’ attempts to have the Senate follow the House in boosting stimulus payments for most Americans to $2,000, even though President Donald Trump backs the bigger checks.

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By Jordan Fabian and Erik Wasson
December 27, 2020 8:51 PM

President Donald Trump signed a bill containing $900 billion in pandemic relief, the White House said, triggering the flow of aid to individuals and businesses and averting the risk of a partial government shutdown on Tuesday.

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